Sep 18, 2024 at 6:33 pm
Near max in Kiritimati Island Area
| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in Kiritimati Island Area |
| Begins: | Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 6:30 pm |
| Maximum: | Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 6:32 pm -0.753 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 6:47 pm |
| Duration: | 17 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
September 18, 2024 — Partial Lunar Eclipse — Kiritimati Island Area
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| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:41 pm Wed, Sep 18 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  92° | -55.7° |
| 4:12 pm Wed, Sep 18 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | 92° | -33.8° |
| 4:44 pm Wed, Sep 18 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 91° | -26.3° |
| 5:15 pm Wed, Sep 18 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 91° | -18.8° |
| 6:30 pm Wed, Sep 18 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 92° | -0.2° |
| 6:32 pm Wed, Sep 18 | Maximum in Kiritimati Island Area This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Kiritimati Island Area. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Kiritimati Island Area 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 for the best view of the eclipse. | 92° | 0.2° | |
| 6:47 pm Wed, Sep 18 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to East. | 92° | 3.5° |
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 (Sep 18)
In the past, this day was cloudy 49% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Kiritimati Island Area
| Eclipse Visibility From Kiritimati Island Area | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2024 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Oct 3, 2024 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 14–15, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 8, 2025 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Kiritimati Island Area, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
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