| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Carlsbad, New Mexico |
| Began: | Mon, Nov 30, 2020 at 12:32 am |
| Maximum: | Mon, Nov 30, 2020 at 2:42 am -0.262 Magnitude |
| Ended: | Mon, Nov 30, 2020 at 4:53 am |
| Duration: | 4 hours, 21 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
November 30, 2020 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — Carlsbad
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| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:32 am Mon, Nov 30 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  225° | 73.4° | |
| 2:42 am Mon, Nov 30 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. | 264° | 48.7° | |
| 4:53 am Mon, Nov 30 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 281° | 22.0° |
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 (Nov 30)
In the past, this day was cloudy 43% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Carlsbad
| Eclipse Visibility From Carlsbad | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 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 |  | |
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