May 15, 2022 at 11:11 pm
Max View in 43°01'02.9"N, 88°28'04.9"W
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in 43°01'02.9"N, 88°28'04.9"W |
| Began: | Sun, May 15, 2022 at 8:32 pm |
| Maximum: | Sun, May 15, 2022 at 11:11 pm 1.413 Magnitude |
| Ended: | Mon, May 16, 2022 at 1:50 am |
| Duration: | 5 hours, 19 minutes |
May 15–16, 2022 — Total Lunar Eclipse — 43°01'02.9"N, 88°28'04.9"W
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The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looked like in 43°01'02.9"N, 88°28'04.9"W. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times were local time (CDT) for 43°01'02.9"N, 88°28'04.9"W.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:32 pm Sun, May 15 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to East-southeast. |  122° | 4.6° | |
| 9:27 pm Sun, May 15 | Partial Eclipse begins Partial moon eclipse starts - moon is getting red. | 132° | 12.2° | |
| 10:29 pm Sun, May 15 | Total Eclipse begins Total moon eclipse starts - completely red moon. | 144° | 19.1° | |
| 11:11 pm Sun, May 15 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. | 154° | 22.8° | |
| 11:53 pm Sun, May 15 | Total Eclipse ends Total moon eclipse ends. | 164° | 25.2° | |
| 12:55 am Mon, May 16 | Partial Eclipse ends Partial moon eclipse ends. | 180° | 26.4° | |
| 1:50 am Mon, May 16 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 194° | 25.0° |
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 (May 15–16)
In the past, this day was cloudy 73% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in 43°01'02.9"N, 88°28'04.9"W
| Eclipse Visibility From 43°01'02.9"N, 88°28'04.9"W | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2022 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse North/East Europe, Asia, Australia, North America, Much of South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica |  | |
| Oct 14, 2023 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse West in Africa, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic |  | |
| Mar 24–25, 2024 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse South/West Europe, East in Asia, Much of Australia, Much of Africa, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, Antarctica |  | |
| Apr 8, 2024 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse West in Europe, North America, North in South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic |  | |
| Sep 17, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse Europe, South/West Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in 43°01'02.9"N, 88°28'04.9"W, or the path map image for global details. |