Feb 21, 2027 at 3:12 am
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| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in Piton de la Ligne |
| Begins: | Sun, Feb 21, 2027 at 1:12 am |
| Maximum: | Sun, Feb 21, 2027 at 3:12 am -0.057 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sun, Feb 21, 2027 at 5:13 am |
| Duration: | 4 hours, 1 minute | All times shown on this page are local time. |
February 21, 2027 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — Piton de la Ligne
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:12 am Sun, Feb 21 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  338° | 55.7° | |
| 3:12 am Sun, Feb 21 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. | 303° | 38.4° | |
| 5:13 am Sun, Feb 21 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 286° | 13.9° |
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 72% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Feb 21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Piton de la Ligne, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |