Penumbral lunar eclipse of December 20, 2048
The penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at Dec 20, 2048, 1:26 AM ET (2048-12-20 06:26 UTC) at 28°57′ Gemini.
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Penumbral lunar eclipse in ♊︎ Gemini · South Node ☋︎ · Moon in the faint outer shadow only.
Visible from the US: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Sun, Dec 20, 1:26 AM EST |
| Chicago | Sun, Dec 20, 12:26 AM CST |
| Denver | Sat, Dec 19, 11:26 PM MST |
| Los Angeles | Sat, Dec 19, 10:26 PM PST |
| London | Sun, Dec 20, 6:26 AM GMT |
| Sydney | Sun, Dec 20, 5:26 PM GMT+11 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Dec 19, 2048, 11:05 PM ET 2048-12-20 04:05 UTC | Dec 20, 2048, 3:47 AM ET 2048-12-20 08:47 UTC | 282 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, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, London and Madrid. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Dec 20, 2048, 1:26 AM ET.)
Penumbral lunar eclipse in Gemini: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around everyday communication, siblings and short trips (Gemini), with the Sun opposite in Sagittarius. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Gemini–Sagittarius axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 28°57′ Gemini or Sagittarius.
It is the Full Moon of December 2048.
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 2048 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the penumbral lunar eclipse of December 20, 2048?
The penumbral lunar eclipse peaks at Dec 20, 2048, 1:26 AM ET (2048-12-20 06:26 UTC) at 28°57′ Gemini.
Where is the December 20, 2048 eclipse visible?
In the US: New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Honolulu. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, London and Madrid. 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, Los Angeles and Honolulu.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 282 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
28°57′ Gemini on the tropical zodiac, near the South Node. The Sun is opposite in Sagittarius.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around everyday communication, siblings and short trips (Gemini), with the Sun opposite in Sagittarius. It falls near the South Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to letting go and endings. The Gemini–Sagittarius axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 28°57′ Gemini or Sagittarius.
Is it safe to watch?
Yes. A lunar eclipse is safe to look at with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope.
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