| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in Freetown |
| Begins: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 6:46 pm |
| Maximum: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 6:49 pm -0.214 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 7:40 pm |
| Duration: | 53 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
December 31, 2028 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Freetown
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Freetown. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (GMT) for Freetown.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:03 pm Sun, Dec 31 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  28° | -53.8° |
| 3:07 pm Sun, Dec 31 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | 45° | -44.7° |
| 4:16 pm Sun, Dec 31 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse begins Below horizon | 55° | -32.2° |
| 4:52 pm Sun, Dec 31 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 59° | -25.1° |
| 5:27 pm Sun, Dec 31 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse ends Below horizon | 62° | -17.8° |
| 6:36 pm Sun, Dec 31 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 66° | -2.3° |
| 6:46 pm Sun, Dec 31 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 66° | -0.2° |
| 6:49 pm Sun, Dec 31 | Maximum in Freetown This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Freetown. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Freetown because the Moon is below the horizon at that time. Since the Moon is near the horizon at this time, we recommend going to a high point or finding an unobstructed area with free sight to East-northeast for the best view of the eclipse. | 66° | 0.3° | |
| 7:40 pm Sun, Dec 31 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 68° | 11.0° |
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.
The total phase of this lunar eclipse is not visible in Freetown, but it can be observed there as a penumbral lunar eclipse. A penumbral lunar eclipse can be a bit hard to see as the shadowed part is only a little bit fainter than the rest of the Moon.
Cloud Coverage (Dec 31)
In the past, this day was cloudy 55% of the time (since 2000).
Lunar Eclipses
- When Is the Next Lunar Eclipse?
- Total Lunar Eclipse
- Why Does the Moon Turn Red?
- Partial Lunar Eclipse
- Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
- Can I See a Lunar Eclipse?
- Blood Moon - Total Lunar Eclipse
- Eclipse Seasons
- What Is a Tetrad?
- Magnitude of Eclipses
- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
- Why Two Dates for a Lunar Eclipse?
Eclipses and Transits Visible in Freetown
| Eclipse Visibility From Freetown | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 7, 2025 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Freetown, or the path map image for global details. |
Next total solar eclipse visible in Freetown
Next annular eclipse visible in Freetown