The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below.
Time
Phase
Event
Direction
Altitude
2:03 pm Sun, Dec 31
Not directly visible
Penumbral Eclipse beginsBelow horizon
29°
-53.8°
3:07 pm Sun, Dec 31
Not directly visible
Partial Eclipse beginsBelow horizon
45°
-44.7°
4:16 pm Sun, Dec 31
Not directly visible
Total Eclipse beginsBelow horizon
55°
-32.2°
4:52 pm Sun, Dec 31
Not directly visible
Maximum EclipseBelow horizon
59°
-25.1°
5:27 pm Sun, Dec 31
Not directly visible
Total Eclipse endsBelow horizon
62°
-17.7°
6:36 pm Sun, Dec 31
Not directly visible
Partial Eclipse endsBelow horizon
66°
-2.2°
6:46 pm Sun, Dec 31
Rising
MoonriseRising
66°
-0.2°
6:49 pm Sun, Dec 31
Maximum in CongoThis is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Congo. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Congo 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.