Feb 21, 2027 at 4:12 am
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| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in Bird Ridge |
| Begins: | Sun, Feb 21, 2027 at 2:12 am |
| Maximum: | Sun, Feb 21, 2027 at 4:12 am -0.057 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sun, Feb 21, 2027 at 6:03 am |
| Duration: | 3 hours, 52 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
February 21, 2027 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — Bird Ridge
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:12 am Sun, Feb 21 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  348° | 11.5° | |
| 4:12 am Sun, Feb 21 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to Northwest. | 319° | 7.2° | |
| 6:03 am Sun, Feb 21 | Setting | Moonset Setting | 294° | -0.2° |
| 6:13 am Sun, Feb 21 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse ends Below horizon | 292° | -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 (Feb 21)
In the past, this day was cloudy 50% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Bird Ridge
| Eclipse Visibility From Bird Ridge | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |  | |
| Jul 6–7, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jun 26, 2029 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Bird Ridge, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |