Jun 6, 2020 at 5:24 am
Max View in 38°08'31.8"S, 144°21'41.5"E
| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in 38°08'31.8"S, 144°21'41.5"E |
| Began: | Sat, Jun 6, 2020 at 3:45 am |
| Maximum: | Sat, Jun 6, 2020 at 5:24 am -0.406 Magnitude |
| Ended: | Sat, Jun 6, 2020 at 7:04 am |
| Duration: | 3 hours, 18 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
June 6, 2020 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — 38°08'31.8"S, 144°21'41.5"E
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:45 am Sat, Jun 6 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  275° | 41.8° | |
| 5:24 am Sat, Jun 6 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. | 260° | 23.1° | |
| 7:04 am Sat, Jun 6 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to West-southwest. | 247° | 5.3° |
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 (Jun 6)
In the past, this day was cloudy 73% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in 38°08'31.8"S, 144°21'41.5"E
| Eclipse Visibility From 38°08'31.8"S, 144°21'41.5"E | Visibility Worldwide | ||
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| Mar 14, 2025 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jul 7, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in 38°08'31.8"S, 144°21'41.5"E, or the path map image for global details. |