Aug 17, 2027 at 6:29 pm
Near max in Sydney Island
| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Sydney Island, Queensland |
| Begins: | Tue, Aug 17, 2027 at 6:25 pm |
| Maximum: | Tue, Aug 17, 2027 at 6:28 pm -0.793 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Tue, Aug 17, 2027 at 7:03 pm |
| Duration: | 37 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
August 17, 2027 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — Sydney Island
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| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:24 pm Tue, Aug 17 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  119° | -40.6° |
| 5:13 pm Tue, Aug 17 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 107° | -17.2° |
| 6:26 pm Tue, Aug 17 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 102° | -0.2° |
| 6:28 pm Tue, Aug 17 | Maximum in Sydney Island This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Sydney Island. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Sydney Island 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 East-southeast for the best view of the eclipse. | 102° | 0.2° | |
| 7:03 pm Tue, Aug 17 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to East. | 100° | 7.9° |
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 (Aug 17)
In the past, this day was cloudy 13% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
618Days 14Hrs 6Mins 9SecsSydney Island Eclipse Countdown
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Sydney Island
| Eclipse Visibility From Sydney Island | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jul 7, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jul 22, 2028 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Jan 1, 2029 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Sydney Island, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |