The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below.
Time
Phase
Event
Direction
Altitude
1:42 pm Thu, Dec 20
Not directly visible
Penumbral Eclipse beginsBelow horizon
19°
-29.6°
2:55 pm Thu, Dec 20
Not directly visible
Partial Eclipse beginsBelow horizon
35°
-23.1°
4:15 pm Thu, Dec 20
Not directly visible
Total Eclipse beginsBelow horizon
50°
-12.5°
4:42 pm Thu, Dec 20
Not directly visible
Maximum EclipseBelow horizon
54°
-8.3°
5:08 pm Thu, Dec 20
Not directly visible
Total Eclipse endsBelow horizon
58°
-3.8°
5:27 pm Thu, Dec 20
Rising
MoonriseRising
61°
-0.2°
5:30 pm Thu, Dec 20
Maximum in Elk CityThis is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Elk City. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Elk City 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.