Dec 21, 2029 at 1:30 am
Max View in Napier Mountains
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in Napier Mountains |
| Begins: | Fri, Dec 21, 2029 at 12:45 am |
| Maximum: | Fri, Dec 21, 2029 at 1:30 am -0.363 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Fri, Dec 21, 2029 at 1:54 am |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 8 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
December 21, 2029 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Napier Mountains
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:42 am Fri, Dec 21 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  7° | -0.2° |
| 1:30 am Fri, Dec 21 | Maximum in Napier Mountains This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Napier Mountains. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Napier Mountains 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 North for the best view of the eclipse. | 357° | -0.0° | |
| 1:55 am Fri, Dec 21 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | 351° | -0.2° |
| 3:15 am Fri, Dec 21 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse begins Below horizon | 334° | -2.2° |
| 3:42 am Fri, Dec 21 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 328° | -4.2° |
| 4:08 am Fri, Dec 21 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse ends Below horizon | 322° | -5.7° |
| 5:28 am Fri, Dec 21 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 305° | -11.1° |
| 6:41 am Fri, Dec 21 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse ends Below horizon | 290° | -17.2° |
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 21)
In the past, this day was cloudy 68% of the time (since 2000).
Lunar Eclipses
- When Is the Next Lunar Eclipse?
- Total Lunar Eclipse
- Why Does the Moon Turn Red?
- Partial Lunar Eclipse
- Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
- Can I See a Lunar Eclipse?
- Blood Moon - Total Lunar Eclipse
- Eclipse Seasons
- What Is a Tetrad?
- Magnitude of Eclipses
- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
- Why Two Dates for a Lunar Eclipse?
Eclipses and Transits Visible in Napier Mountains
| Eclipse Visibility From Napier Mountains | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 7–8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 17, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Napier Mountains, or the path map image for global details. |