Moon eclipse December

This celestial phenomenon will be visible in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, western South America, and throughout Russia (including Moscow). The lunar eclipse is viewable, weather permitting.
The eclipse begins on September 16, 2016 at 16:54 UTC (Greenwich Mean Time) or 19:54 Moscow time.
Maximum phase at 18:54 UTC or 21:54 Moscow time.
Ends at 20:54 UTC or 23:54 Moscow time.
Lunar eclipses always occur during a full moon, when the Sun and Moon are opposite each other, and the Earth, passing between them, casts a shadow on the Moon.

As a rule, at this time our night star turns orange, red or brown. But the eclipse of September 16, 2016 is penumbral, i.e. The moon will change its brightness only slightly, so it is not easy to see.

Impact of a lunar eclipse in Pisces

During the eclipse on September 16, 2016, the full Moon is in Pisces, a sensitive and emotional sign of the water element. In astrology, this sign is associated with compassion and spirituality, creativity and intuition. Its energies can blur the boundaries between people, creating the feeling that we are connected to others through invisible spiritual forces.

The impact of an eclipse is most noticeable three days before and three days after its exact date. As a rule, these days are marked by emotional instability and anxiety is possible. Lunar eclipses deal with completion, change, transformation. If there is something that it is time to part with, for example, a bad habit or an outdated relationship, the stars turn on the green light for you.

The influence of the lunar eclipse on September 16, 2016 will affect all signs of the Zodiac, but most of all on representatives of mutable signs: Pisces, Virgo, Gemini, Sagittarius. If your date of birth falls on the periods: March 9 - 19 (Pisces), September 11 - 22 (Virgo), June 10 - 20 (Gemini), December 10 - 21 (Sagittarius), the following months may bring important events. For more information about the impact of the eclipse on the signs of the Zodiac, see the horoscopes for September 2016.

The meaning of a lunar eclipse from an astrological point of view

The lunar eclipse on September 16 occurs on the Pisces-Virgo zodiac axis, when the Moon at 24 degrees Pisces opposes the Sun at 24 degrees Virgo. Pisces are dreamy and creative, while Virgo is precise and attentive to detail. The Sun and Moon opposition pits compassion against criticism, creative expression against practicality.

At the same time, Virgo and Pisces are mutable zodiac signs that have many common features. They are flexible and adaptable, have an altruistic nature, and love to help people. Both signs are associated with service and healing. Virgo is about physical health and service through practical work for the benefit of others. Pisces is about spiritual health and serving people on a spiritual level. Like all opposite signs, they represent complementary energies, calling us to develop our potential using the creativity of Pisces and the realism of Virgo.

The sign of Pisces is ruled by Neptune, and the sign of Virgo is ruled by Mercury. A special feature of the lunar eclipse on September 16, 2016 is that both planets are in the signs of their abode - Neptune in Pisces and Mercury in Virgo. Neptune is strong, but so is Mercury, although it is retrograde. This position of the planets indicates the inevitability of misunderstandings and misunderstandings. Moreover, the disharmony is emphasized by the square of the Sun and Moon with Mars in Sagittarius. Most likely, not all hopes will be met and not all expectations will come true. On the other hand, there is a hint here that not every question has an absolutely precise answer.

The Moon eclipse in Pisces provides an opportunity to look into the depths of your soul and discover what Carl Jung called “the shadow.” We all want to think of ourselves as good, kind people, but human nature is multifaceted. What we learn about ourselves and others can be harsh and even shocking. And yet, this makes it possible to accept reality with all its advantages and disadvantages, to see where we are and in what new direction to grow. Considering that Pisces is an emotional water sign, you may find suppressed emotions inside yourself, including negative ones: fear, anger, jealousy, rage. Discovering them in yourself is the first step towards healing. If you are willing to take the good with the bad, you can handle it.

The day when the lunar eclipse occurs, as well as the week before and after this date, can bring emotional events. Sensitivity and irritability grow, so it is undesirable to make fateful decisions on such days. Leave them for another time. It is better not to plan anything important for this period, to continue doing your usual things. But this is a good time for spiritual practices, meditation and reflection.

Intuition and imagination are sharpened; you can use these abilities for creativity, or, if you wish, for magic. A lunar eclipse is a particularly powerful full moon; all magical actions are greatly enhanced by the energy of the full moon. This is a really good time for magic, you can perform rituals to attract love, money or to fulfill a wish.

Lunar eclipse September 16, 2016. For three days before the eclipse, it is recommended not to eat meat, nuts and seeds, and to take a contrast shower for 5-10 minutes in the morning and evening (men alternate cold-hot-cold water, and women start and end with hot water). An hour before the eclipse, you need to drink a glass of clean water in slow sips and take a contrast shower. Then sit by a lit candle and think again about what you want to get rid of and what you want to get in return. 10 minutes before the eclipse, lie with your head facing north, before looking in the mirror and remembering your reflection. Looking at your mirror double in your mind, endow it with all your complexes, problems and illnesses. Then squeeze your reflection to a point and, as you exhale, move it away from you and dissolve it. Imagine yourself renewed. You should finish the meditation again with a contrast shower and a glass of water, performing the steps in the reverse order. You should not tell anyone about this so as not to waste the energy received. The results will not keep you waiting.

Transit of Mercury on May 9, 2016

The third transit of Mercury in the twenty-first century will occur on May 9, 2016. Its duration is 7 hours 28 minutes.
The “entry” of Mercury will begin at 14:12 Moscow time (11:12 UTC). At this moment, the first contact will occur: the edge of the disk of Mercury will come into contact with the edge of the solar disk.
In three minutes, the second contact will occur, and the planet’s disk will be completely on the disk of the Sun.
At 17:57 (14:57 UTC) Mercury will complete the first half of Mercury's transit of the solar disk. This is the so-called transit maximum.
At 20:24 the sun will set in Moscow.
At 21:36 (18:36 UTC) the last phase of the transit will begin - “convergence”: the edge of the disk of Mercury will again touch the edge of the solar disk (third contact) and a few minutes later at 21:40 (18:40 UTC) it will completely leave the disk of the Sun.

The Sun and Mercury will be in Taurus during the May transit. Shortly before the transit (May 6th), the New Moon will occur, and on the day of the transit the Moon will already be in Gemini, approaching the Cancer zodiac.

In essence, transit is an eclipse of the Sun. But due to the very small size of Mercury's disk, the apparent diameter of which is only 0.6% of the diameter of the Sun's disk, for observers from Earth this planet will be just a speck on the solar disk.
To observe Mercury's progress across the Sun, you will need optics and light filters.
The next time Mercury's passage across the solar disk will be observed in three and a half years (November 11, 2019).

Lunar eclipses in 2016

The lunar eclipse will begin at 09:40 UTC, when the Earth's penumbra touches the edge of the lunar disk.
At 11:48 UTC the moment of greatest eclipse will occur, when the Moon will be closest to the center of the Earth's shadow. The Earth's penumbra will cover 77.5% of the diameter of the lunar disk. The boundary of the Moon's disk will not reach the edge of the Earth's shadow by about a third of its diameter.
At 13:55 UTC, the Moon will completely emerge from Earth's penumbra. This will end the eclipse.
The duration of the March 2016 lunar eclipse was 4 hours 15 minutes 22 seconds.
Moscow time, the lunar eclipse will end at 16:55. Only two hours after the Moon leaves the Earth's penumbra (at 18:52 Moscow time) the Moon will rise over Moscow.
In Siberia it will be possible to observe the final part of the Lunar Eclipse at moonrise.
In the Far East, the Moon will be above the horizon throughout the entire eclipse.

Lunar eclipse September 16, 2016

The lunar eclipse will begin at 16:55 UTC, when the edge of the Moon's disk touches the Earth's penumbra.
At 18:55 UTC the moment of greatest eclipse will occur. The Earth's penumbra will cover more than 90% of the diameter of the lunar disk, the edge of which will almost reach the boundary of the Earth's shadow.
At 20:54 UTC, the Moon will completely leave the Earth's penumbra.
The duration of the September 2016 lunar eclipse is 3 hours 59 minutes 16 seconds.

• March 9, 2016 at 05:57:10 - Solar eclipse (total) in the sign of Pisces;
• March 23, 2016 at 15:47:11 - Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in the sign of Libra;
• September 1, 2016 at 13:06:53 - Solar eclipse (annular) in the sign of Virgo;
• September 16, 2016 at 22:54:22 - Lunar eclipse (penumbral) in the sign of Pisces.

And now we will tell you in more detail about each of these eclipses:

Solar eclipse March 9, 2016

The total solar eclipse in March 2016 will occur at 5 hours 57 minutes 10 seconds(maximum phase). It will be observed in the following territories - Southeast Asia, the Korean Peninsula, Japan, Alaska, northwestern Australia, Hawaii, some parts of the Pacific Ocean, eastern Russia.

On this day you can feel full of strength and able to make decisions that will only have a positive impact on your destiny. But remember that this is a scam and, moreover, the situation you find yourself in will be difficult to solve. Therefore, try to restrain yourself and not make fateful decisions. It’s also better not to make large purchases and transactions. It is better to devote this day to spiritual growth and self-knowledge. Perhaps you have long wanted to take up your hobby and you haven’t had time for it, or a book that you purchased has been sitting on your shelf for months or maybe years, but you haven’t decided to start reading it for a long time. Well, this is the most favorable time to devote it to yourself.

According to astrologers, a total solar lunar eclipse will have the strongest impact on Pisces, Gemini, Virgo and Sagittarius.

Lunar eclipse on March 23, 2016

The exact time of the penumbral lunar eclipse in March 2016 is March 23 at 15 hours 47 minutes 11 seconds Due to the fact that this year there will be a slight entry of the Moon into the Earth's shadow, it will be very difficult to see it.

The motto of this day: “Everything secret becomes clear.” Everything that each of us carefully tries to hide - the attitude towards others, some kind of truth - today all this will be revealed in an unexpected way. It will be very difficult to contain your emotions. This day will have the most powerful impact on introverted people and those who try not to show strong emotions. Those around them will demand the truth from them, to show their true essence, but due to their character it will be difficult for them to do this. Well, on this day everyone should behave more restrained and not take it out on each other. Remember that the lunar eclipse will pass, but you have to come into contact with those around you every day. Try not to offend your loved ones and friends, but to smooth out rough edges.

According to astrologers, this Lunar Eclipse will not have a special impact on any specific zodiac sign. It will affect everyone equally.

Solar eclipse September 1, 2016

The exact time of the solar eclipse in September 2016 is September 1 at 13 hours 6 minutes 53 seconds. An annular solar eclipse will be seen by residents of the following areas: the Atlantic Ocean, Central Africa, Madagascar.

An annular solar eclipse is called so because the shadow of the Moon does not completely cover the surface of the Earth; accordingly, our satellite partially covers the Sun, only 0.9736 times the diameter of the disk of the daylight. The result is a glow of a thin ring of the photosphere around the Moon during a solar eclipse.

On this day, each of us will seem to awaken from sleep and see the environment with a new look, more practical and realistic. At this time, you can finally deal with what has been gnawing at you for a long time and not giving you peace. Well, what better time than today to make important decisions? You do not create unrealistic illusions, you are able to weigh the pros and cons, and look at any situation soberly - so go for it. Also, this Solar Eclipse carries the energy of cleansing, so try to also have time to throw out everything unnecessary from your home and do some general cleaning. Thus, according to astrologers, you throw out everything unnecessary from your life - problems, failures and deprivations. This day will also affect each zodiac sign equally.

Lunar eclipse September 16, 2016

The exact time of the lunar eclipse in September 2016 is 22 hours 54 minutes 22 seconds. This time you will be extremely practical and rational, so you will try to spend all your energy for good - health, work, family, and so on. Each of us will strive for order and show pedantry and scrupulousness. However, this daily routine is not for everyone, so drama and quarrels can break out in families, as everyone will feel an urgent need to be needed and important. Try to contain your grievances, because the next day they will already seem like such a trifle that is not worth your attention, but your relationship with your family will be overshadowed. Agree, no one needs this. It is worth noting that during this period your actions will come back to you like a boomerang. Therefore, everything you sow this year will be reaped during this Lunar Eclipse.

How does a Lunar Eclipse differ from a Solar Eclipse from an astrological point of view?

Lunar and Solar eclipses have significant differences:

1. The first difference is that the events that occur during Lunar eclipses are the result of past mistakes or, conversely, successes. Everything you have done before boomerangs back to you. However, Solar eclipses bring to us events the occurrence of which we could not influence in any way, that is, in simple terms, it is our fate, which during this period sends us trials.
2. The second difference is that a Lunar Eclipse is a symbol of the completion of a stage in our lives. That is why astrologers do not advise starting something during this period; it is better to work on understanding your life and how successfully another period in your life has passed and draw conclusions. But the Sunny, as you might already guess, on the contrary, is the beginning of something new and unusual in your life. Astrologers say that at this moment many people have a chance to change their lives, perhaps this is a new position, a new project, a new person, and so on. The main thing is not to miss this moment and catch it in time.
3. A lunar eclipse is a period when some intrigues and uncertainties come to light. Everything secret becomes clear. This is the period when you clearly understand what you want, what is happening in your life and how to deal with it. But during solar eclipses everything happens exactly the opposite. Problems arise, intrigues unfold, and in many areas of a person’s life a certain uncertainty and incomprehensibility appears.

Solar and lunar eclipses in astrology are considered points of concentration of energy, a kind of portals that open transformations. Astrologers of the Middle Ages viewed them as ominous omens leading to disasters: wars, famine, destruction and others.

Modern astrology has moved away from such an interpretation. It is now believed that eclipses offer the potential for development and transformation, both in personal life and on a societal level. There are four eclipses in 2016, of which two are solar and two are lunar. Each of them has powerful energy, especially the second pair in September. The influence of these celestial phenomena will bring important changes, affecting how our lives will unfold in the coming periods. Read this article about when the next eclipse will occur and what impact it will have.

Solar eclipses 2016

Solar eclipse September 1, 2016

An annular solar eclipse will take place on September 1, 2016 at 09:01 UTC or 12:01 Moscow time at 9°19’ of the sign Virgo. This celestial phenomenon is visible across much of Africa and Madagascar. In Russia, the eclipse is not available for observation. Unlike the March total solar eclipse, the September one is annular. In this case, the Moon does not completely cover (eclipse) the Sun, leaving visible the bright ring of the uncovered part of the solar disk.

Like the previous one, the annular solar eclipse on September 1 activates the negative aspects of the planets in the mutable signs of the Zodiac: the point of conjunction of the Sun and Moon forms an opposition with Neptune in Pisces and at the same time makes a square with Mars and Saturn in Sagittarius. The presence of Mars in the planetary configuration warns against erroneous actions that can lead to losses, as well as overexertion of forces. It is advisable to be careful not to awaken dormant problems, otherwise they will worsen. Avoid escalating tensions because... the resulting conflict may drag on for a long time.

Lunar eclipses 2016

Lunar Eclipse September 16/17, 2016

The second lunar eclipse of 2016 occurs on September 16, 2016 at 18:54 UTC or 21:54 Moscow time, it is also penumbral. The Moon is located at 24°20' Pisces and the Sun is at 24°20' Virgo. The lunar eclipse can be observed throughout Russia, including Moscow, as well as in Europe, Asia, Australia and East Africa.

The opposition of heavenly bodies on the zodiac axis Pisces - Virgo draws our attention to how the spiritual and material are interconnected in our lives. The qualities of the two signs are opposite - the dreaminess of Pisces and the practicality of Virgo, so the task here is to combine fantasy with reality. The intense aspect of the lunar eclipse axis with Mars in Sagittarius warns that rash actions can have unpleasant consequences.

A total solar eclipse will occur on March 9, 2016 at 01:58:19 GMT or 3:58 Kiev time.
The region of its best visibility falls in the equatorial and tropical latitudes of the northern hemisphere. The best places to observe the 2016 solar eclipse will be Southeast Asia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Australia and the Pacific Islands, while residents of China, Korea, Japan, Kamchatka and the Far East, Alaska and the Aleutian Islands will partially see this phenomenon.

Always fateful, and its influence extends both to an individual person and to the destinies of the whole world. So, what processes will the solar eclipse activate this spring?
The March 2016 eclipse will be the 52nd eclipse of the 130th Saros. Saros is a period of repeating solar and lunar eclipses equal to 18.3 years. The last solar eclipse of this cycle took place back in 1998. As some remember and as others know, it was a difficult time, marked by default and a serious economic crisis. But it should be noted that the eclipse of 1998 did not so much foreshadow upheavals as it emphasized the need for change and renewal of the existing system. It is not for nothing that the 130th Saros is considered a cycle of completion, when everything that has outlived its time should sink into oblivion.

At the global level, the impact of one total eclipse is felt until the next one. And since the March eclipse will occur in the sign of Pisces, issues of physical and spiritual healing will come to the fore in 2016. Serious changes must affect the healthcare sector. Thus, established methods and methods of treatment may be considered ineffective. Traditional medicine, on the contrary, will gain an even greater number of fans. It is possible that the spiritual values ​​that have developed in society will be subject to revision. And the works of art created this year will be able to produce a real cultural revolution.
From an astrological point of view, the Pisces zodiac sign symbolizes the collective unconscious, and the personal consciousness of each individual/person dissolves in this ocean of existence. This means that the vibrations of the sign of Pisces allow everyone to feel the Divine presence within themselves and give the opportunity to touch the higher “I”.

It will not happen without spy revelations and high-profile international scandals, because behind-the-scenes games, intrigues and deceptions are precisely the negative aspects of the sign of Pisces. And most of the natural disasters will be associated with water: both with its excess (floods) and its deficiency (droughts). In this regard, 2016 risks being remembered as a lean year.
The Virgo-Pisces axis, which is accentuated by the eclipse, is called the axis of voluntary service. Therefore, the countries that will be able to achieve the greatest progress in 2016 are those that actively promote people’s caring attitude towards each other and the environment.

The March eclipse will have a stupefying effect on an ordinary person. The current tense configuration of the planets, which includes the Sun, Moon, Jupiter and Saturn, will push you to commit rash acts. Most of us will find it difficult to take off our rose-colored glasses, and unjustified optimism will be the main reason for the unfavorable outcome of planned affairs. This is an unfavorable time for making important business and financial decisions. In this regard, on March 9 and in the next two days, it is better to refuse to make important decisions and delay the implementation of ambitious projects.
An eclipse can bring chaos and confusion into your personal life, as indicated by the activation of the Descending Lunar Node. So, a former love may suddenly remind you of itself. It is not necessary that a person who was once dear to you will call, write or pay a visit; you can accidentally run into him under the most mysterious circumstances. Do not give in to emotions and do not exaggerate the significance of the meeting. Fate tests your willingness to step back from everything unnecessary. And if you allow the past to enter your life, you will later regret it.

It is advisable to devote March 9 to taking care of your health. The great influence of Neptune on this day emphasizes that the physical state will directly depend on the mental state. If you have envy, aggression or anger hidden inside you, then during a solar eclipse you will be able to get rid of them. Music therapy and water procedures will help with this.
For people engaged in esoteric practice or simply having developed intuition, the 52nd eclipse of the 130th Saros can become a mystical event. The knowledge that will be available on this day will help you make significant progress in your spiritual development. Pisces is ruled by , and this planet in astrology is responsible for intuition, inspiration, religion, mysticism, illusions, dreams, fantasies, ideals.

Those who want to enlist the support of fortune for a long time should pay more attention to those around them on March 9. Give up selfishness and help a relative, friend, neighbor who needs your help... And if doing at least one good deed a day becomes a habit, then 2016 will become one of the brightest years in your life. And the troubles that an eclipse could bring will bypass you and your home.

The eclipse will have the strongest impact on those people whose significant horoscope elements are in the signs of Gemini, Sagittarius, Pisces and Virgo. For those who have personal planets and important points (Asc, MC) in the natal chart between 14 and 24 degrees of mutable signs, the eclipse will also have a significant impact.

Eclipse calendar for 2016

March 9 – total solar eclipse.
September 1 – annular solar eclipse;
March 23, August 18, September 16 – penumbral lunar eclipses.