Total Eclipse Visible
Benin
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Benin |
| Start of Penumbral: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 8:42 pm WAT |
| Start of Totality: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 11:15 pm WAT |
| End of Totality: | Fri, Dec 21, 2029 at 12:08 am WAT |
| End of Penumbral: | Fri, Dec 21, 2029 at 2:41 am WAT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Dec 20–21, 2029 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Benin
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Selection of Cities in Benin Where the Totality Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotonou | 8:42 pm | 11:42 pm | 2:41 am WAT | 3h, 33m, 14s | 70 % | |
| Djougou | 8:42 pm | 11:42 pm | 2:41 am WAT | 3h, 33m, 14s | 7 % | |
| Kandi | 8:42 pm | 11:42 pm | 2:41 am WAT | 3h, 33m, 14s | 16 % | |
| Parakou | 8:42 pm | 11:42 pm | 2:41 am WAT | 3h, 33m, 14s | 12 % | |
| Porto Novo | 8:42 pm | 11:42 pm | 2:41 am WAT | 3h, 33m, 14s | 69 % |
Actual weather forecasts are available from 14 days before the eclipse. Average cloud coverage is based on data since 2000.
Eclipses Visible in Benin
| Eclipse Visibility from Benin | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 14, 2025 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 7, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 6, 2027 Annular Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Benin, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Benin