Partial Eclipse Visible
French Polynesia
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse, in French Polynesia |
| Start of Penumbral: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 4:03 am TAHT |
| Start of Totality: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 5:40 am TAHT |
| End of Totality: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 5:50 am TAHT |
| End of Penumbral: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 5:50 am TAHT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Dec 31, 2028 – Partial Lunar Eclipse – French Polynesia
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This animation shows the eclipse near Vaitape (Bora Bora) in French Polynesia.
Lunar Eclipses
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in French Polynesia Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gambier Islands | 5:03 am | 5:11 am | 10:40 am GAMT | 70 % | |
| Papeete | 4:03 am | 5:23 am | 9:40 am TAHT | 76 % | |
| Taiohae | 4:33 am | 5:28 am | 10:10 am MART | 54 % | |
| Vaitape (Bora Bora) | 4:03 am | 5:28 am | 9:40 am TAHT | 78 % |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.)
Eclipses Visible in French Polynesia
| Eclipse Visibility from French Polynesia | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2–3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 6, 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 16, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jan 11, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in French Polynesia, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in French Polynesia