July's astrological line up is more packed than Coachella's main stage. First of all, it's eclipse season. Then, six planets are scheduled to be retrograde over the course of the summer, five of which will happen concurrently in July. Now, it seems we can also count on the moon to add its lunar layer to July's astrological ~vibe~. July new moon astrology predictions get swept up in the planetary motions. But don't worry, this dizzying month won't leave you feeling like you just stepped off an intense roller coaster. There's a lot of reflection to look forward to. Expect to feel the impact of the new moon beginning on Jul. 12 at 10:47 p.m. ET, according to Time and Date. As always, the sky won't look aglow since this phase of the moon produces approximately zero moonbeams. But things will be illuminated on a more spiritual level. The new moon phase of the lunar cycle is regarded as a favorable time for a new beginning. Since, you know, the new moon is the start of a ~new~ cycle. HOWEVER because of Mars, the planet of action, being retrograde and a partial solar eclipse occurring on the same day, July's new moon is so much more than a plain ol' new beginning. It's more about a refresher. Which sounds completely appropriate for a midsummer moon. Go With The Flow Giphy Astrologically pros are advising all Earthlings to tune into the Universe's navigation system on July 12 for the first eclipse of July and the new moon. Even if you're confused by the route it's taking you, it's important to stay on course. Eclipses are noted to be significant times of change and transformations. Even if the route seems a little sketchy or downright out of the way, the destination that's plugged in is still your greatest, higher purpose. The thing that's meant to be. Forever Conscious assures, "If things fall away or break off during Eclipse season, it is usually a good idea to pay attention and go with the flow." Stuff From The Past Will Come Up Giphy We haven't had a partial solar eclipse in Cancer since 2011. According to Allure, "For the first time since 2011, the lunar nodes (which reveal the upper and lower boundaries of the moon's orbit) will begin oscillating across the Cancer and Capricorn axis for the next two years." If things from way back when begin to resurface, recognize them. And if 2011 was totally un-#tbt-able, the energy of this new moon could begin to propel you onto a totally new path. But There Will Be New Beginnings Giphy Even if the past decides to check in to see how you've been since it became history, that doesn't mean you'll be stuck there. It's 2018 and 2011 is still so 2011. Things have changed, including you! And guess what? You'll continue to change — or better yet, transform. July's new moon will still represent the start of something new. Forever Conscious says, "Think of them as super-charged New Moons that help to light our way forward and get us thinking about the new." Take note of who appears and what events occur during this ~phase~. This all has the potential to be what to expect further down along the path the Universe is guiding you down. Remember, we're going with the flow?<doc-sep>Animation shows stages of a lunar eclipse FREE for the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up forfor the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. The upcoming Blood Moon eclipse will rise on the night of Friday, July 27, covering swathes of Central Asia, Africa, Europe, the Pacific and South America. The July eclipse is touted as the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century and its main phase will last around one hour and 43 minutes. On the night of the eclipse, the full moon will pass through the centre of Earth’s darkest shadow, also known as the umbra, and turn a red to orange hue from refracted sunlight. But the July event is not the only eclipse to grace the skies this year and stargazers across the globe can look forward to at least one more eclipses. When are the other lunar eclipses in 2018? The first eclipse occurred on the night of January 31 and was dubbed the Super Blue Blood Moon because of its close proximity to the planet. Data from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center shows the July eclipse is the second and final total lunar eclipse of the year. But there are still partial solar eclipses to come. There are only two total eclipses in 2018 because this astronomical alignment of the sun, Earth and the moon only happens twice a year on average. NASA said: “If you looked at the moon over the course of a few weeks you’d probably notice it looks slightly different every day. “The change in its shadow is based on where the moon is in its orbit. Eclipse 2018: A number of total and partial eclipses of the sun and moon are happening this year “We call this cycle the phases of the moon and it occurs roughly once a month. The moon passes through the shadow cast by the Earth causing it to look extremely unusual NASA Goddard Space Flight Center “At least twice a year, however, something quite different happens – the moon passes through the shadow cast by the Earth causing it to look extremely unusual for a short period of time. “From the Earth, the moon will appear to darken and turn a deep red before eventually returning to normal. This is called a lunar eclipse.” Next year in 2019, there will only be one total lunar eclipse on January 21, followed by a partial eclipse on July 16. The year 2020 promises to be a bit more active with three penumbral eclipses on January 10, June 5, July 5 and November 30. However, a penumbral eclipse is a very subtle event and most amateur astronomers will likely not see the Earth’s shadow bite into the moon. Eclipse 2018: Rare super blue blood moon in pictures Thu, February 1, 2018 Supermoon 2018 in pictures: Rare super blue blood moon takes to the sky as three unusual lunar events - an extra big super moon, a blue moon and a total lunar eclipse - take place at the same time. Play slideshow David Noton Photography 1 of 53 The super blue moon rises over Stonehenge in Wiltshire When are the other solar eclipses in 2018? After the stunning August 2017 total solar eclipse, astronomers are anxious to see the sun disappear behind the moon once again. According to NASA, two partial eclipses of the sun will appear in the skies this summer but their viewing conditions are less than ideal. The first of the two showed up on Friday, July 13, but was only visible over the southernmost parts of Australia – if at all. The eclipse passed over portions of Antarctica and South Australia, including Tasmania, in the early hours of Friday, with only 10 to two percent of eclipse coverage during the peak. The second partial solar eclipse will appear over the northernmost parts of Europe and northeast Asia on August 11. Eclipse 2018: The next total solar eclipse will happen on July 2, 2019 Eclipse 2018: The upcoming full moon will turn red on the night of Friday, July 27<doc-sep>Animation shows stages of a lunar eclipse FREE for the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up forfor the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. The July lunar eclipse will begin in the Eastern Hemisphere tomorrow on the night of Friday, July 27, and appear to move in a western direction towards the UK. For most of the world, the moon will already rise eclipsed over the horizon but parts of Central Asia and Eastern Africa will get to see the eclipse from start to finish. The first stage of the eclipse, the Penumbral stage, will start around 5.14pm UTC (6.47pm BST) and will not be visible from the UK. The moon will then slowly fade out of sight and the partial eclipse will begin at 6.24pm (7.24pm BST) while continuing to move west. By 7.30pm UTC (8.30pm UTC) the total eclipse will begin and once the lunar disc is covered in darkness the Blood Moon will appear in space. Maximum eclipse, when the full moon reaches the centre of Earth’s shadow, will peak at 8.21pm UTC (9.21pm BST) During this period the moon will appear to glow with a deep red to orange hue high in the sky. The full eclipse will slowly come to an end by 9.13pm UTC (10.13pm BST) and the following partial eclipse will start an hour later at 10.19pm UTC (11.19pm BST). READ MORE: Blood Moon 2018 - Why is the July full moon red? Eclipse 2018: The total lunar eclipse will create a Blood Moon on July 27 The final penumbral stage of the eclipse will wrap up around 11.38pm UTC (12.38am BST) as the moon arrives over the coast of Southwest Africa. The total phase of the eclipse will last one hour and 43 minutes – the longest total lunar eclipse of the century. All in all, with the additional partial eclipsing the lunar spectacle will dazzle stargazers for just under four hours. By the time the eclipse wraps up the moon will return to its normal grey colour and glow. READ MORE: Astronomy calendar 2018 - Top things to see this summer The Chilling Blood Moon Fri, February 10, 2017 Pictures from around the world of rare astronomical event. The blood moon rises as supermoon and lunar eclipse combine. Play slideshow EPA 1 of 43 Total Lunar Eclipse, also known as a Blood Moon in Vietnam What time is the Blood Moon eclipse in the UK? Although the initial stages of the eclipse will happen below the horizon for the UK, skywatchers will still get to see the Blood Moon. According to astronomers at Royal Observatory Greenwich, the Blood Moon will peak over the horizon at moonrise around 8.50pm BST, in London. The eclipse will start off in the east Affelia Wibisono, Royal Observatory Greenwich Astronomer Affelia Wibisono told Express.co.uk the moon will then hit maximum eclipse at around 9.21pm BST. The moon will begin to return to normal by 10.13pm BST when the eclipse ends. Ms Wibisono said: “The eclipse will start off in the east and then when the eclipse ends, when it’s completely out of the Earth’s shadow, it will be fairly high in the south about 12 to 12.30am.” These times will slightly vary by a few minutes from place to place but the Blood Moon will be visible throughout the entire country. Eclipse 2018: The full moon will slowly change colour in Earth's shadow What time is the Blood Moon eclipse in the US? Unfortunately for Northern America, the moon will not be passing over the United States, Canada and Central America. The total lunar eclipse is only visible this year from Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia and parts of South America. Disappointed stargazers will have to instead rely on live stream events hosted on the internet by the likes of NASA and telescope observatory Slooh. Express.co.uk will share the latest Blood Moon live streams on the night of the eclipse, so stay tuned for the latest full moon news. 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Animation shows stages of a lunar eclipse The Blood Moon lunar eclipse will slowly rise over the horizon on the evening of Friday, July 27, in the UK. During the lunar eclipse, the full moon will briefly disappear from sight and reappear glowing a deep red to orange hue. The lunar eclipse’s path of totality is expected to pass over Central Asia, Africa, Europe and parts of South America and the South Pacific. The Blood Moon eclipse will last about one hour and 43 minutes, making it the single longest lunar eclipse of the century. By comparison, the January Super Blue Blood Moon eclipse six months ago, only lasted one hour and 16 minutes. What is a total lunar eclipse? The Moon’s elliptic orbit carries the natural satellite through Earth’s shadow cast by the Sun. Throughout the month the Moon moves deeper towards the centre of the shadow and then out and away from it, creating the various phases of the Moon. During a Full Moon, the Moon is fully illuminated by the Sun and completely out of the Earth’s shadow. A new moon then occurs when the glowing orb completely moves into the shadow and disappears from sight. Eclipse 2018: The Blood Moon eclipse will appear on the night of Friday, July 27 But about twice a year something unusual happens and the moon passes through the centre of Earth’s shadow, the umbra, in just one night, creating a total lunar eclipse. Like clockwork, the Full Moon appears in our sky – a sight so familiar we often take it for granted NASA Goddard Space Flight Center NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center explained: “Like clockwork, the Full Moon appears in our sky – a sight so familiar we often take it for granted. “But about twice a year over the course of a few hours, the Moon sports a decidedly different look. What causes this sudden change? “A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth’s shadow just as a solar eclipse occurs when part of the Earth passes through the Moon’s shadow. The Chilling Blood Moon Fri, February 10, 2017 Pictures from around the world of rare astronomical event. The blood moon rises as supermoon and lunar eclipse combine. Play slideshow EPA 1 of 43 Total Lunar Eclipse, also known as a Blood Moon in Vietnam “But the Moon circles the Sun every month as it cycles through its phases, lining up both at Full Moon and New Moon.” Because the Moon’s orbit around the Earth is slightly titled in relation to planet’s journey around the Sun, the two stellar bodies rarely shadow each other. But twice a year the Moon’s orbit changes enough in relation to the Sun, while staying fixed in relation to the stars, to overlap with the Earth’s shadow. When this happens, the Moon is just in the right position to disappear in the Earth’s shadow – a lunar eclipse. Eclipse 2018: The July full moon will pass through the Earth's shadow What is a Blood Moon? So why exactly do astronomers refer to an eclipsed moon as the Blood Moon if it disappears in the Earth’s shadow? The somewhat ominous name comes down to the scattering of light in the atmosphere known as Rayleigh scattering. NASA said: “As the Moon passes into the central part of the shadow, called the umbra, it darkens dramatically. “Once it’s entirely within the umbra, the Moon appears a dim red due to sunlight scattered through the Earth’s atmosphere. Eclipse 2018: The Blood Moon changes colour thanks to scattered sunlight in the atmosphere