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Eclipses in South Pole, Antarctica (Amundsen-Scott station)

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Jul 17, 2019 at 9:30 am
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Global Event: Partial Lunar Eclipse


Local Type: Partial Lunar Eclipse, in South Pole

Begins: Wed, Jul 17, 2019 at 6:43 am

Maximum: Wed, Jul 17, 2019 at 9:30 am 0.65 Magnitude

Ends: Wed, Jul 17, 2019 at 12:17 pm

Duration: 5 hours, 34 minutes

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July 17, 2019 — Partial Lunar Eclipse — South Pole

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The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in South Pole. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (NZST) for South Pole.

TimePhaseEventDirectionAltitude
6:43 am Wed, Jul 17
Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face.Map direction East 90°
21.2°
8:01 am Wed, Jul 17
Partial Eclipse begins Partial moon eclipse starts - moon is getting red.Map direction East 89°
21.1°
9:30 am Wed, Jul 17
Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow.Map direction East 89°
21.1°
10:59 am Wed, Jul 17
Partial Eclipse ends Partial moon eclipse ends.Map direction East 89°
21.0°
12:17 pm Wed, Jul 17
Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends.Map direction West 270°
20.9°

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During this partial lunar eclipse, the Earth's shadow covers only parts of the Moon, as seen from South Pole. There are no other locations on Earth where the Moon appears completely covered during this event.

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Cloud Coverage (Jul 17)

In the past, this day was cloudy 100% of the time (since 2000).

Countdown until eclipse begins

149Days 4Hrs 46Mins 11Secs

South Pole Eclipse Countdown

Lunar Eclipses

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  2. Total Lunar Eclipse
  3. Why Does the Moon Turn Red?
  4. Partial Lunar Eclipse
  5. Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
  6. Can I See a Lunar Eclipse?
  7. Blood Moon - Total Lunar Eclipse
  8. Magnitude of Eclipses

Eclipses

Eclipses and Transits Visible in South Pole

Eclipse Visibility From South PoleVisibility Worldwide
Jul 17, 2019 Partial Lunar EclipsePartial Lunar Eclipse Much of Europe, Much of Asia, Australia, Africa, South/East North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Antarctica
Nov 12, 2019 Mercury TransitMercury Transit South/West Europe, South/West Asia, Africa, Much of North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Antarctica
Dec 26, 2019 Partial Solar EclipseAnnular Solar Eclipse East in Europe, Much of Asia, North/West Australia, East in Africa, Pacific, Indian Ocean
Jun 6, 2020 Penumbral Lunar EclipsePenumbral Lunar Eclipse Much of Europe, Much of Asia, Australia, Africa, South/East South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Antarctica
Jul 5, 2020 Penumbral Lunar EclipsePenumbral Lunar Eclipse South/West Europe, Much of Africa, Much of North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Antarctica

Note: Click on the date link for details in South Pole, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted.

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