Total Eclipse Visible
France
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in France |
| Start of Penumbral: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 8:42 pm CET |
| Start of Totality: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 11:15 pm CET |
| End of Totality: | Fri, Dec 21, 2029 at 12:08 am CET |
| End of Penumbral: | Fri, Dec 21, 2029 at 2:41 am CET | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Dec 20–21, 2029 – Total Lunar Eclipse – France
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This animation shows the eclipse near Moulins (Allier) in France.
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each state.
States in France Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| State | Type | Start of Penumbral | Start of Totality | End of Totality | End of Penumbral |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | 8:42 pm CET | 11:15 pm CET | 12:08 am CET | 2:41 am CET | |
| Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | 8:42 pm CET | 11:15 pm CET | 12:08 am CET | 2:41 am CET | |
| Bretagne | 8:42 pm CET | 11:15 pm CET | 12:08 am CET | 2:41 am CET | |
| Centre-Val de Loire | 8:42 pm CET | 11:15 pm CET | 12:08 am CET | 2:41 am CET | |
| Corse | 8:42 pm CET | 11:15 pm CET | 12:08 am CET | 2:41 am CET | |
| Grand-Est | 8:42 pm CET | 11:15 pm CET | 12:08 am CET | 2:41 am CET | |
| Hauts-de-France | 8:42 pm CET | 11:15 pm CET | 12:08 am CET | 2:41 am CET | |
| Normandie | 8:42 pm CET | 11:15 pm CET | 12:08 am CET | 2:41 am CET | |
| Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 8:42 pm CET | 11:15 pm CET | 12:08 am CET | 2:41 am CET | |
| Occitanie | 8:42 pm CET | 11:15 pm CET | 12:08 am CET | 2:41 am CET | |
| Pays-de-la-Loire | 8:42 pm CET | 11:15 pm CET | 12:08 am CET | 2:41 am CET | |
| Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur | 8:42 pm CET | 11:15 pm CET | 12:08 am CET | 2:41 am CET | |
| Saint Martin | 10:35 pm CET | 11:15 pm CET | 12:08 am CET | 2:41 am CET | |
| Île-de-France | 8:42 pm CET | 11:15 pm CET | 12:08 am CET | 2:41 am CET |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Selection of Cities in France Where the Totality Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 8:42 pm | 11:42 pm | 2:41 am CET | 3h, 33m, 14s | 79 % | |
| Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur | 8:42 pm | 11:42 pm | 2:41 am CET | 3h, 33m, 14s | 60 % | |
| Nice, Alpes-Maritimes | 8:42 pm | 11:42 pm | 2:41 am CET | 3h, 33m, 14s | 50 % | |
| Paris, Paris | 8:42 pm | 11:42 pm | 2:41 am CET | 3h, 33m, 14s | 85 % | |
| Toulouse, Haute-Garonne | 8:42 pm | 11:42 pm | 2:41 am CET | 3h, 33m, 14s | 74 % |
Actual weather forecasts are available from 14 days before the eclipse. Average cloud coverage is based on data since 2000.
Eclipses Visible in France
| Eclipse Visibility from France | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 20–21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 2, 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Jan 12, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in France, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
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