Oct 29, 2023 at 12:14 am
Max View in 26°12'20.5"N, 56°14'43.1"E
| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse, in 26°12'20.5"N, 56°14'43.1"E |
| Began: | Sat, Oct 28, 2023 at 10:01 pm |
| Maximum: | Sun, Oct 29, 2023 at 12:14 am 0.122 Magnitude |
| Ended: | Sun, Oct 29, 2023 at 2:26 am |
| Duration: | 4 hours, 25 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
October 28–29, 2023 — Partial Lunar Eclipse — 26°12'20.5"N, 56°14'43.1"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:01 pm Sat, Oct 28 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  110° | 60.6° | |
| 11:35 pm Sat, Oct 28 | Partial Eclipse begins Partial moon eclipse starts - moon is getting red. | 157° | 76.6° | |
| 12:14 am Sun, Oct 29 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. | 198° | 77.0° | |
| 12:52 am Sun, Oct 29 | Partial Eclipse ends Partial moon eclipse ends. | 229° | 72.3° | |
| 2:26 am Sun, Oct 29 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 258° | 53.7° |
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 (Oct 28–29)
In the past, this day was cloudy 10% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in 26°12'20.5"N, 56°14'43.1"E
| Eclipse Visibility From 26°12'20.5"N, 56°14'43.1"E | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2024 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 7–8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in 26°12'20.5"N, 56°14'43.1"E, or the path map image for global details. |