Aug 16, 2027 at 10:13 pm
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| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in Rikitea |
| Begins: | Mon, Aug 16, 2027 at 8:24 pm |
| Maximum: | Mon, Aug 16, 2027 at 10:13 pm -0.526 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Tue, Aug 17, 2027 at 12:03 am |
| Duration: | 3 hours, 39 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
August 16–17, 2027 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — Rikitea
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:24 pm Mon, Aug 16 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  88° | 37.5° | |
| 10:13 pm Mon, Aug 16 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. | 72° | 61.7° | |
| 12:03 am Tue, Aug 17 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 2° | 78.7° |
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 (Aug 16–17)
In the past, this day was cloudy 63% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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| Eclipse Visibility From Rikitea | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2–3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
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| Aug 16–17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jan 11, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Rikitea, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
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