Aug 17, 2027 at 6:41 pm
Max View in Puntan Tangke
| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in Puntan Tangke |
| Begins: | Tue, Aug 17, 2027 at 6:35 pm |
| Maximum: | Tue, Aug 17, 2027 at 6:41 pm -0.890 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Tue, Aug 17, 2027 at 7:03 pm |
| Duration: | 28 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
August 17, 2027 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — Puntan Tangke
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:24 pm Tue, Aug 17 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  93° | -44.9° |
| 5:13 pm Tue, Aug 17 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 98° | -19.6° |
| 6:35 pm Tue, Aug 17 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 102° | -0.2° |
| 6:41 pm Tue, Aug 17 | Maximum in Puntan Tangke This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Puntan Tangke. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Puntan Tangke because the Moon is below the horizon at that time. Moon close to horizon, recommend going to a high point. | 103° | 1.1° | |
| 7:03 pm Tue, Aug 17 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to East-southeast. | 104° | 5.8° |
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 (Aug 17)
In the past, this day was cloudy 84% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
618Days 13Hrs 55Mins 41SecsPuntan Tangke Eclipse Countdown
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Puntan Tangke
| Eclipse Visibility From Puntan Tangke | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jul 7, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jan 1, 2029 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Dec 21, 2029 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Puntan Tangke, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
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