Jan 12, 2028 at 6:57 pm
Near max in Te Tu Fa Motu Chain
| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Te Tu Fa Motu Chain, Tokelau |
| Begins: | Wed, Jan 12, 2028 at 6:54 pm |
| Maximum: | Wed, Jan 12, 2028 at 6:56 pm -0.699 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Wed, Jan 12, 2028 at 7:18 pm |
| Duration: | 24 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
January 12, 2028 — Partial Lunar Eclipse — Te Tu Fa Motu Chain
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| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:07 pm Wed, Jan 12 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  65° | -50.3° |
| 4:45 pm Wed, Jan 12 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | 69° | -29.2° |
| 5:13 pm Wed, Jan 12 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 69° | -23.1° |
| 5:41 pm Wed, Jan 12 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 69° | -16.9° |
| 6:54 pm Wed, Jan 12 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 67° | -0.2° |
| 6:56 pm Wed, Jan 12 | Maximum in Te Tu Fa Motu Chain This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Te Tu Fa Motu Chain. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Te Tu Fa Motu Chain 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. | 67° | 0.2° | |
| 7:18 pm Wed, Jan 12 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to East-northeast. | 66° | 4.6° |
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 (Jan 12)
In the past, this day was cloudy 82% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Te Tu Fa Motu Chain
| Eclipse Visibility From Te Tu Fa Motu Chain | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jan 12, 2028 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jul 7, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Te Tu Fa Motu Chain, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
Next annular eclipse visible in Te Tu Fa Motu Chain