| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse in Alaska, Alaska |
| Begins: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 5:03 am |
| Maximum: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 7:52 am 1.246 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 10:40 am |
| Duration: | 5 hours, 36 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
December 31, 2028 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Alaska
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| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:03 am Sun, Dec 31 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  255° | 32.6° | |
| 6:07 am Sun, Dec 31 | Partial Eclipse begins Partial moon eclipse starts - moon is getting red. | 269° | 25.8° | |
| 7:16 am Sun, Dec 31 | Total Eclipse begins Total moon eclipse starts - completely red moon. | 283° | 18.5° | |
| 7:52 am Sun, Dec 31 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. | 291° | 14.9° | |
| 8:27 am Sun, Dec 31 | Total Eclipse ends Total moon eclipse ends. | 298° | 11.4° | |
| 9:36 am Sun, Dec 31 | Partial Eclipse ends Partial moon eclipse ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to Northwest. | 312° | 5.5° | |
| 10:40 am Sun, Dec 31 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, recommend going to a high point. | 325° | 1.2° |
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 (Dec 31)
In the past, this day was cloudy 54% of the time (since 2000).
Lunar Eclipses
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- Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
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- Eclipse Seasons
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- Magnitude of Eclipses
- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
- Why Two Dates for a Lunar Eclipse?
Eclipses and Transits Visible in Alaska
| Eclipse Visibility From Alaska | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2024 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 2–3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Alaska, or the path map image for global details. |
Next total solar eclipse visible in Alaska
Next annular eclipse visible in Alaska