Feb 20, 2027 at 6:38 pm
Near max in Sturgis
| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Sturgis, Oklahoma |
| Begins: | Sat, Feb 20, 2027 at 6:35 pm |
| Maximum: | Sat, Feb 20, 2027 at 6:37 pm -0.562 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sat, Feb 20, 2027 at 7:13 pm |
| Duration: | 38 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
February 20, 2027 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — Sturgis
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| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:12 pm Sat, Feb 20 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  41° | -33.8° |
| 5:12 pm Sat, Feb 20 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 65° | -15.6° |
| 6:35 pm Sat, Feb 20 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 78° | -0.2° |
| 6:37 pm Sat, Feb 20 | Maximum in Sturgis This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Sturgis. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Sturgis 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° | |
| 7:13 pm Sat, Feb 20 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to East. | 83° | 6.5° |
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 54% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Sturgis
| Eclipse Visibility From Sturgis | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jan 11–12, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Sturgis, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
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