| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Cadillac Mountain, Maine |
| Began: | Fri, Jan 10, 2020 at 4:08 pm |
| Maximum: | Fri, Jan 10, 2020 at 4:10 pm -0.988 Magnitude |
| Ended: | Fri, Jan 10, 2020 at 4:12 pm |
| Duration: | 4 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
January 10, 2020 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — Cadillac Mountain
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| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:07 pm Fri, Jan 10 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  7° | -23.1° |
| 2:10 pm Fri, Jan 10 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 35° | -15.4° |
| 4:08 pm Fri, Jan 10 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 57° | -0.2° |
| 4:10 pm Fri, Jan 10 | Maximum in Cadillac Mountain This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Cadillac Mountain. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Cadillac Mountain 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. | 57° | 0.0° | |
| 4:12 pm Fri, Jan 10 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. 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. | 57° | 0.2° |
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 (Jan 10)
In the past, this day was cloudy 71% of the time (since 2000).
Lunar Eclipses
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- Magnitude of Eclipses
- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
- Why Two Dates for a Lunar Eclipse?
Eclipses and Transits Visible in Cadillac Mountain
| Eclipse Visibility From Cadillac Mountain | 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 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Cadillac Mountain, or the path map image for global details. |
Next total solar eclipse visible in Cadillac Mountain