| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Crete, Greece |
| Start of Penumbral: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 5:03 pm EET |
| Start of Totality: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 6:16 pm EET |
| End of Totality: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 7:27 pm EET |
| End of Penumbral: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 9:40 pm EET | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Dec 31, 2028 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Crete
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This animation shows the eclipse near Iráklion in Crete.
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Crete Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chania | 4:03 pm | 6:52 pm | 9:40 pm EET | 3h, 28m, 47s | 74 % | |
| Hersonissos | 4:03 pm | 6:52 pm | 9:40 pm EET | 3h, 28m, 47s | 76 % | |
| Ierapetra | 4:03 pm | 6:52 pm | 9:40 pm EET | 3h, 28m, 47s | 67 % | |
| Iráklion | 4:03 pm | 6:52 pm | 9:40 pm EET | 3h, 28m, 47s | 75 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Crete
| Eclipse Visibility from Crete | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 14, 2025 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 7, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 20–21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Crete, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |