Aug 17, 2027 at 3:13 am
Max View in 45°28'05.2"N, 71°56'42.2"W
| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in 45°28'05.2"N, 71°56'42.2"W |
| Begins: | Tue, Aug 17, 2027 at 1:24 am |
| Maximum: | Tue, Aug 17, 2027 at 3:13 am -0.526 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Tue, Aug 17, 2027 at 5:03 am |
| Duration: | 3 hours, 39 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
August 17, 2027 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — 45°28'05.2"N, 71°56'42.2"W
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:24 am Tue, Aug 17 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  190° | 30.4° | |
| 3:13 am Tue, Aug 17 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. | 218° | 22.9° | |
| 5:03 am Tue, Aug 17 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to West-southwest. | 241° | 8.9° |
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 (Aug 17)
In the past, this day was cloudy 58% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in 45°28'05.2"N, 71°56'42.2"W
| Eclipse Visibility From 45°28'05.2"N, 71°56'42.2"W | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 29, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in 45°28'05.2"N, 71°56'42.2"W, or the path map image for global details. |
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