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Penumbral lunar eclipse of January 21, 2038

The penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at Jan 20, 2038, 10:48 PM ET (2038-01-21 03:48 UTC) at 1°05′ Leo.

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Penumbral lunar eclipse in ♌︎ Leo · North Node ☊︎ · Moon in the faint outer shadow only.

Visible from the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.

Greatest eclipse in local time

PlaceLocal time
New YorkWed, Jan 20, 10:48 PM EST
ChicagoWed, Jan 20, 9:48 PM CST
DenverWed, Jan 20, 8:48 PM MST
Los AngelesWed, Jan 20, 7:48 PM PST
LondonThu, Jan 21, 3:48 AM GMT
SydneyThu, Jan 21, 2:48 PM GMT+11

Eclipse stages

StageBeginsEndsLength
PenumbralJan 20, 2038, 8:45 PM ET
2038-01-21 01:45 UTC
Jan 21, 2038, 12:51 AM ET
2038-01-21 05:51 UTC
247 min

A penumbral eclipse only dims the Moon slightly; most people will not notice it.

Where to see it

In the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, London, Madrid, Cairo and Lagos. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Jan 20, 2038, 10:48 PM ET.)

Penumbral lunar eclipse in Leo: astrology meaning

A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around creativity, romance and self-expression (Leo), with the Sun opposite in Aquarius. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Leo–Aquarius axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 1°05′ Leo or Aquarius.

It is the Full Moon of January 2038.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the penumbral lunar eclipse of January 21, 2038?

The penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at Jan 20, 2038, 10:48 PM ET (2038-01-21 03:48 UTC) at 1°05′ Leo.

Where is the January 21, 2038 eclipse visible?

In the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, London, Madrid, Cairo and Lagos. A lunar eclipse is visible from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time.

Can you see it from the United States?

Yes, from New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.

How long does it last?

Stages: penumbral 247 min.

What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?

1°05′ Leo on the tropical zodiac, near the North Node. The Sun is opposite in Aquarius.

What does this eclipse mean in astrology?

A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around creativity, romance and self-expression (Leo), with the Sun opposite in Aquarius. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Leo–Aquarius axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 1°05′ Leo or Aquarius.

Is it safe to watch?

Yes. A lunar eclipse is safe to look at with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope.

Astrology is a symbolic and cultural tradition. The planetary positions on this site are calculated with astronomical accuracy; the interpretations describe what astrologers associate with them and are not scientifically validated predictions about personality, relationships or the future.