Total lunar eclipse of November 18, 2040
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Nov 18, 2040, 2:03 PM ET (2040-11-18 19:03 UTC) at 27°02′ Taurus.
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Total lunar eclipse in ♉︎ Taurus · North Node ☊︎ · 89 min of totality.
Not visible from the US. Seen from London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing and Tokyo.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Sun, Nov 18, 2:03 PM EST |
| Chicago | Sun, Nov 18, 1:03 PM CST |
| Denver | Sun, Nov 18, 12:03 PM MST |
| Los Angeles | Sun, Nov 18, 11:03 AM PST |
| London | Sun, Nov 18, 7:03 PM GMT |
| Sydney | Mon, Nov 19, 6:03 AM GMT+11 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Nov 18, 2040, 11:06 AM ET 2040-11-18 16:06 UTC | Nov 18, 2040, 5:00 PM ET 2040-11-18 22:00 UTC | 354 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Nov 18, 2040, 12:12 PM ET 2040-11-18 17:12 UTC | Nov 18, 2040, 3:53 PM ET 2040-11-18 20:53 UTC | 221 min |
| Total | Nov 18, 2040, 1:18 PM ET 2040-11-18 18:18 UTC | Nov 18, 2040, 2:47 PM ET 2040-11-18 19:47 UTC | 89 min |
The Moon darkens visibly during the partial stage and turns copper-red during totality.
Where to see it
Not visible from the US cities we check. Elsewhere: London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing and Tokyo. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Nov 18, 2040, 2:03 PM ET.)
Total lunar eclipse in Taurus: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around money, possessions and comfort (Taurus), with the Sun opposite in Scorpio. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Taurus–Scorpio axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 27°02′ Taurus or Scorpio.
It is the Full Moon of November 2040.
Greatest-eclipse time and place, local circumstances and stage times are computed with Astronomy Engine and rounded to the minute (durations to the second). Published values can differ by a few seconds. All 2040 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the total lunar eclipse of November 18, 2040?
The total lunar eclipse peaks at Nov 18, 2040, 2:03 PM ET (2040-11-18 19:03 UTC) at 27°02′ Taurus.
Where is the November 18, 2040 eclipse visible?
Not visible from the US cities we check. Elsewhere: London, Madrid, Cairo, Lagos, Dubai, Mumbai, Beijing and Tokyo. A lunar eclipse is visible from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time.
Can you see it from the United States?
No. It is not visible from New York, Chicago, Los Angeles or Honolulu.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 354 min, partial (umbral) 221 min, total 89 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
27°02′ Taurus on the tropical zodiac, near the North Node. The Sun is opposite in Scorpio.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around money, possessions and comfort (Taurus), with the Sun opposite in Scorpio. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Taurus–Scorpio axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 27°02′ Taurus or Scorpio.
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.