| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Washington, District of Columbia |
| Began: | Sat, Jul 4, 2020 at 11:07 pm |
| Maximum: | Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 12:29 am -0.644 Magnitude |
| Ended: | Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 1:52 am |
| Duration: | 2 hours, 45 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
July 4–5, 2020 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — Washington
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:07 pm Sat, Jul 4 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  150° | 20.0° | |
| 12:29 am Sun, Jul 5 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. | 169° | 25.4° | |
| 1:52 am Sun, Jul 5 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 189° | 25.7° |
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 (Jul 4–5)
In the past, this day was cloudy 57% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Washington
| Eclipse Visibility From Washington | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17–18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 29, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Washington, or the path map image for global details. |
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