Feb 21, 2027 at 5:12 am
Max View in 41°27'42.9"N, 74°32'30.0"E
| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in 41°27'42.9"N, 74°32'30.0"E |
| Begins: | Sun, Feb 21, 2027 at 3:12 am |
| Maximum: | Sun, Feb 21, 2027 at 5:12 am -0.057 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sun, Feb 21, 2027 at 7:13 am |
| Duration: | 4 hours, 1 minute | All times shown on this page are local time. |
February 21, 2027 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — 41°27'42.9"N, 74°32'30.0"E
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The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:12 am Sun, Feb 21 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  229° | 48.1° | |
| 5:12 am Sun, Feb 21 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. | 256° | 28.1° | |
| 7:13 am Sun, Feb 21 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to West. | 276° | 6.1° |
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The curvature of the shadow's path and the apparent rotation of the Moon's disk is due to the Earth's rotation.
Cloud Coverage (Feb 21)
In the past, this day was cloudy 79% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in 41°27'42.9"N, 74°32'30.0"E
| Eclipse Visibility From 41°27'42.9"N, 74°32'30.0"E | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2024 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 7–8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jan 12, 2028 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in 41°27'42.9"N, 74°32'30.0"E, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
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