| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse in City of Leicester, England |
| Begins: | Sat, Oct 28, 2023 at 7:01 pm |
| Maximum: | Sat, Oct 28, 2023 at 9:14 pm 0.122 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sat, Oct 28, 2023 at 11:26 pm |
| Duration: | 4 hours, 25 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
October 28, 2023 — Partial Lunar Eclipse — City of Leicester
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| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:01 pm Sat, Oct 28 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  85° | 12.8° | |
| 8:35 pm Sat, Oct 28 | Partial Eclipse begins Partial moon eclipse starts - moon is getting red. | 103° | 26.8° | |
| 9:14 pm Sat, Oct 28 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. | 112° | 32.3° | |
| 9:52 pm Sat, Oct 28 | Partial Eclipse ends Partial moon eclipse ends. | 121° | 37.6° | |
| 11:26 pm Sat, Oct 28 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 148° | 47.8° |
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)
In the past, this day was cloudy 81% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
32Days 9Hrs 21Mins 11SecsCity of Leicester Eclipse Countdown
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in City of Leicester
| Eclipse Visibility From City of Leicester | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2023 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 25, 2024 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 14, 2025 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 29, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in City of Leicester, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |