Feb 21, 2027 at 4:42 am
Max View in 28°39'41.8"N, 77°10'39.0"E
| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in 28°39'41.8"N, 77°10'39.0"E |
| Begins: | Sun, Feb 21, 2027 at 2:42 am |
| Maximum: | Sun, Feb 21, 2027 at 4:42 am -0.057 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sun, Feb 21, 2027 at 6:43 am |
| Duration: | 4 hours, 1 minute |
February 21, 2027 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — 28°39'41.8"N, 77°10'39.0"E
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The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in 28°39'41.8"N, 77°10'39.0"E. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (IST) for 28°39'41.8"N, 77°10'39.0"E.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:42 am Sun, Feb 21 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  246° | 53.2° | |
| 4:42 am Sun, Feb 21 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. | 265° | 27.9° | |
| 6:43 am Sun, Feb 21 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to West. | 278° | 2.3° |
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 (Feb 21)
In the past, this day was cloudy 49% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in 28°39'41.8"N, 77°10'39.0"E
| Eclipse Visibility From 28°39'41.8"N, 77°10'39.0"E | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5–6, 2023 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Antarctica |  | |
| Oct 28–29, 2023 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, North America, Much of South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica |  | |
| Sep 7–8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, West in North America, East in South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse East in Europe, Asia, Australia, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica |  | |
| Feb 21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Europe, Asia, North/West Australia, Africa, Much of North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in 28°39'41.8"N, 77°10'39.0"E, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |