| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in East Antarctica (or Greater Antarctica) |
| Begins: | Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 6:41 am |
| Maximum: | Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 6:50 am -0.825 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 7:00 am |
| Duration: | 19 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
September 18, 2024 — Partial Lunar Eclipse — East Antarctica (or Greater Antarctica)
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:41 am Wed, Sep 18 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. 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 West-southwest for the best view of the eclipse. |  257° | 0.5° | |
| 6:50 am Wed, Sep 18 | Maximum in East Antarctica (or Greater Antarctica) This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in East Antarctica (or Greater Antarctica). The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in East Antarctica (or Greater Antarctica) 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 West-southwest for the best view of the eclipse. | 255° | 0.1° | |
| 7:00 am Wed, Sep 18 | Setting | Moonset Setting | 252° | -0.2° |
| 8:12 am Wed, Sep 18 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | 235° | -3.8° |
| 8:44 am Wed, Sep 18 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 228° | -5.1° |
| 9:15 am Wed, Sep 18 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 220° | -6.2° |
| 10:47 am Wed, Sep 18 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse ends Below horizon | 198° | -8.5° |
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 (Sep 18)
In the past, this day was cloudy 23% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
97Days 14Hrs 7Mins 33SecsEast Antarctica (or Greater Antarctica) Eclipse Countdown
Lunar Eclipses
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- Magnitude of Eclipses
- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
- Why Two Dates for a Lunar Eclipse?
Eclipses and Transits Visible in East Antarctica (or Greater Antarctica)
| Eclipse Visibility From East Antarctica (or Greater Antarctica) | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2024 Penumbral 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 |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in East Antarctica (or Greater Antarctica), or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse visible in East Antarctica (or Greater Antarctica)
Next annular eclipse visible in East Antarctica (or Greater Antarctica)
Other eclipses visible in East Antarctica (or Greater Antarctica)