Fall Eclipses 2022
/By Laura Michelle Powers: Celebrity Psychic, Author, and host of Healing Powers Podcast
New moons are the rejuvenation point in the monthly lunar cycle, and that’s why it’s a perfect moment for new beginnings and setting up new intentions. October’s new moon is a solar eclipse so it’s charged with a chaotic and fated energy. During a solar eclipse, unexpected shifts in our path can take place quickly, and new opportunities can transpire outwardly out of thin air.
The spiritual meaning of the October 2022 eclipse is bringing compassion change for all zodiac signs, so it’s essential to trust the universe and roll with the unpredictability. This month’s eclipse will happen in the emotionally intense sign of Scorpio, the spiritual meaning of the October 2022 new moon eclipse will help release the truth in our aspirations and reconstruct our values.
We will witness two awesome celestial events which will feature a partial solar eclipse on October 25 and total lunar eclipse on November 7-8.
Partial Solar Eclipse
On October 25, Europe, Northeast Africa, Mid East, and West Asia will experience a celestial event where the Sun, Moon, and Earth will be on the same plane resulting in the moon to blocks the Sun partially for some period of time, and some part of the sun is visible, whereas the blocked part seems dark. Unfortunately, this eclipse is not visible in North America.
Who will see the partial solar eclipse?
The partial eclipse isn’t visible everywhere but some locations below view the eclipse and that includes the following regions: Europe, Northeast Africa, Mid East, and West Asia.
Below are the actual times (in UTC) when the partial solar eclipse occurs.
The first location to see the partial eclipse begin: 25 Oct, 08:58:21 (UTC)
Maximum Eclipse: 25 Oct, 11:00:16 (UTC)
Last location to see the partial eclipse end: 25 Oct, 13:02:11 (UTC)
The partial solar eclipse this Oct 25 is followed two weeks after by a total lunar eclipse on Nov 8.
How to safely view the partial solar eclipse?
Avoid looking at the partial solar eclipse through your naked eye as this may cause eye damage. Use eye protection and if you’re going to watch the partial solar eclipse, you need to use glasses to look at this event and remember to put solar filters in front of any binoculars or camera lens that you’re using. Don’t look using your camera’s optical viewfinder instead use the LCD screen.
Take advantage to find a good spot to view in the direction of the sunrise. Take this time to set intentions and make choices that align you with the life you want and love!
Total Lunar Eclipse
Eclipses are indicators of change and can be an extremely powerful time for cleansing our emotions. At a lunar eclipse, the shadow of the Earth falls across the Moon and brings unconscious feelings to the surface, grounding them in reality. Lunar eclipses are culminations of emotional cycles and encourage us to release of emotions and attachments that no longer serve us. Keep in mind that endings may be difficult, but everything is cyclical: A climax happens on the edge of a beginning.
A total lunar eclipse will happen on November 7-8, this is when the Moon passes into Earth's umbral shadow, and can result in the Moon turning to color red. It is sometimes called a 'blood Moon', though astronomers aren't super keen on that term. This is relatively a common phenomenon that can usually be seen on average – once every 2.5 years.
The good thing about the lunar eclipse is that it’s safe to view with our naked eye. The reason is that lunar eclipses only reflect sunlight. With regard to skywatching events to observe, lunar eclipses are among the easiest to watch. You simply go out and look up, and enjoy without using a telescope or any other equipment. However, for a better view, you can use a telescope to bring out more details on the lunar surface.
Below are the times when the total lunar eclipse occurs
Totality ends at 11:41 UTC on November 8 (6:41 a.m. EDT).
Partial eclipse ends at 12:49 UTC on November 8 (7:49 a.m. EDT).
Penumbral eclipse ends at 13:56 UTC on November 8 (8:56 a.m. EDT).
Maximum eclipse is at 10:59 UTC on November 8 (5:59 a.m. EDT).
Duration of totality: About 85 minutes.
How to safely view the total lunar eclipse?
Lunar eclipses are safe to view with our naked eye. You can use binoculars and telescopes to enhance the view though aren’t required.
Sources:
Earthsky - Total lunar eclipse on November 8, 2022
Earthsky - What is an eclipse?
NHM - Lunar Eclipse Guide What They are, When to See Them and Where