Penumbral Eclipse Visible
South Africa
| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in South Africa |
| Start of Penumbral: | Sat, Feb 20, 2027 at 11:12 pm SAST |
| End of Penumbral: | Sun, Feb 21, 2027 at 3:13 am SAST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Feb 20–21, 2027 – Penumbral Lunar Eclipse – South Africa
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Lunar Eclipses
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in South Africa Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloemfontein | 11:12 pm | 1:12 am | 3:13 am SAST | 36 % | |
| Cape Town | 11:12 pm | 1:12 am | 3:13 am SAST | 30 % | |
| Durban | 11:12 pm | 1:12 am | 3:13 am SAST | 64 % | |
| East London | 11:12 pm | 1:12 am | 3:13 am SAST | 63 % | |
| Johannesburg | 11:12 pm | 1:12 am | 3:13 am SAST | 44 % | |
| Port Elizabeth | 11:12 pm | 1:12 am | 3:13 am SAST | 57 % | |
| Pretoria | 11:12 pm | 1:12 am | 3:13 am SAST | 47 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in South Africa
| Eclipse Visibility from South Africa | 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 |  | |
| Feb 17, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in South Africa, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in South Africa