Feb 21, 2027 at 6:12 am
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| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in Washington |
| Begins: | Sun, Feb 21, 2027 at 5:12 am |
| Maximum: | Sun, Feb 21, 2027 at 6:12 am -0.323 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sun, Feb 21, 2027 at 6:17 am |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 5 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
February 21, 2027 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — Washington
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| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:12 am Sun, Feb 21 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  276° | 14.3° | |
| 6:12 am Sun, Feb 21 | Maximum in Washington This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Washington. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Washington because the Moon is below the horizon at that time. Moon close to horizon, recommend going to a high point. | 280° | 0.7° | |
| 6:17 am Sun, Feb 21 | Setting | Moonset Setting, but the combination of a very low moon and the total eclipse phase makes the Moon so dim before it sets, that it might disappear from view some time before it sets. | 280° | -0.2° |
| 7:12 am Sun, Feb 21 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 284° | -13.4° |
| 9:13 am Sun, Feb 21 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse ends Below horizon | 296° | -39.7° |
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 (Feb 21)
In the past, this day was cloudy 43% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Washington
| Eclipse Visibility From Washington | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7–8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jul 6–7, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jul 22, 2028 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Washington, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
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