Jun 6, 2020 at 2:24 am
Max View in 60°01'35.0"N, 93°29'02.8"E
| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in 60°01'35.0"N, 93°29'02.8"E |
| Began: | Sat, Jun 6, 2020 at 12:45 am |
| Maximum: | Sat, Jun 6, 2020 at 2:24 am -0.406 Magnitude |
| Ended: | Sat, Jun 6, 2020 at 3:53 am |
| Duration: | 3 hours, 8 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
June 6, 2020 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — 60°01'35.0"N, 93°29'02.8"E
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The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:45 am Sat, Jun 6 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to South. |  180° | 7.8° | |
| 2:24 am Sat, Jun 6 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to South-southwest. | 203° | 5.2° | |
| 3:53 am Sat, Jun 6 | Setting | Moonset Setting | 222° | -0.2° |
| 4:04 am Sat, Jun 6 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse ends Below horizon | 224° | -0.9° |
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 (Jun 6)
In the past, this day was cloudy 64% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in 60°01'35.0"N, 93°29'02.8"E
| Eclipse Visibility From 60°01'35.0"N, 93°29'02.8"E | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 7–8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jan 12, 2028 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in 60°01'35.0"N, 93°29'02.8"E, or the path map image for global details. |