| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Cape Prince of Wales, Alaska |
| Begins: | Mon, Aug 16, 2027 at 11:11 pm |
| Maximum: | Mon, Aug 16, 2027 at 11:17 pm -0.526 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Tue, Aug 17, 2027 at 1:03 am |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 52 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
August 16–17, 2027 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — Cape Prince of Wales
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| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:24 pm Mon, Aug 16 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  98° | -11.2° |
| 11:11 pm Mon, Aug 16 | Rising | Moonrise Rising, but the combination of a very low moon and the total eclipse phase will make the moon so dim that it will be extremely difficult to view until moon gets higher in the sky or the total phase ends. | 121° | -0.2° |
| 11:13 pm Mon, Aug 16 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. 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-southeast for the best view of the eclipse. Additionally, the eclipsed moon combined with dimming near horizon might make the Moon very hard or impossible to see. | 122° | -0.0° | |
| 11:17 pm Mon, Aug 16 | Maximum in Cape Prince of Wales This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Cape Prince of Wales. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Cape Prince of Wales 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-southeast for the best view of the eclipse. | 122° | 0.2° | |
| 1:03 am Tue, Aug 17 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to South-southeast. | 146° | 7.7° |
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 (Aug 16–17)
In the past, this day was cloudy 87% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
620Days 0Hrs 51Mins 27SecsCape Prince of Wales Eclipse Countdown
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Cape Prince of Wales
| Eclipse Visibility From Cape Prince of Wales | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2–3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27, 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 16–17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jan 11, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Cape Prince of Wales, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
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