Aug 17, 2027 at 5:26 pm
Near max in Pacific Pines
| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Pacific Pines, Queensland |
| Begins: | Tue, Aug 17, 2027 at 5:22 pm |
| Maximum: | Tue, Aug 17, 2027 at 5:25 pm -0.533 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Tue, Aug 17, 2027 at 7:03 pm |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 40 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
August 17, 2027 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — Pacific Pines
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:24 pm Tue, Aug 17 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  120° | -24.1° |
| 5:13 pm Tue, Aug 17 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 105° | -1.7° |
| 5:22 pm Tue, Aug 17 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 103° | -0.2° |
| 5:25 pm Tue, Aug 17 | Maximum in Pacific Pines This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Pacific Pines. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Pacific Pines 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. | 103° | 0.2° | |
| 7:03 pm Tue, Aug 17 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 92° | 20.4° |
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 35% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Pacific Pines
| Eclipse Visibility From Pacific Pines | 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 Pacific Pines, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse visible in Pacific Pines