Feb 20, 2027 at 6:17 pm
Near max in Houston Knob
| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Houston Knob, North Carolina |
| Begins: | Sat, Feb 20, 2027 at 6:13 pm |
| Maximum: | Sat, Feb 20, 2027 at 6:16 pm -0.058 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sat, Feb 20, 2027 at 8:13 pm |
| Duration: | 2 hours | All times shown on this page are local time. |
February 20, 2027 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — Houston Knob
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| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:12 pm Sat, Feb 20 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  58° | -22.4° |
| 6:12 pm Sat, Feb 20 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 77° | -0.3° |
| 6:13 pm Sat, Feb 20 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 78° | -0.2° |
| 6:16 pm Sat, Feb 20 | Maximum in Houston Knob This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Houston Knob. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Houston Knob 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. | 78° | 0.2° | |
| 8:13 pm Sat, Feb 20 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 95° | 22.3° |
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 (Feb 20)
In the past, this day was cloudy 67% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Houston Knob
| Eclipse Visibility From Houston Knob | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17–18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 20, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Houston Knob, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
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