| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Flagstaff Hill, South Australia |
| Begins: | Tue, Aug 17, 2027 at 5:45 pm |
| Maximum: | Tue, Aug 17, 2027 at 5:49 pm -0.735 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Tue, Aug 17, 2027 at 6:33 pm |
| Duration: | 47 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
August 17, 2027 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — Flagstaff Hill
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| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:54 pm Tue, Aug 17 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  133° | -30.6° |
| 4:43 pm Tue, Aug 17 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 113° | -12.5° |
| 5:45 pm Tue, Aug 17 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 104° | -0.2° |
| 5:49 pm Tue, Aug 17 | Maximum in Flagstaff Hill This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Flagstaff Hill. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Flagstaff Hill 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. | 104° | 0.4° | |
| 6:33 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. | 98° | 8.6° |
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 69% of the time (since 2000).
Lunar Eclipses
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Flagstaff Hill
| Eclipse Visibility From Flagstaff Hill | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| 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 |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Flagstaff Hill, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse visible in Flagstaff Hill