Total Eclipse Visible
Dec 31, 2028Germany
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Germany |
| Start of Penumbral: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 3:33 pm CET |
| Start of Totality: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 5:16 pm CET |
| End of Totality: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 6:27 pm CET |
| End of Penumbral: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 8:40 pm CET | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Dec 31, 2028 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Germany
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each state.
States in Germany Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| State | Type | Start of Penumbral | Start of Totality | End of Totality | End of Penumbral |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden-Württemberg | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:18 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Bavaria | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:05 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Berlin | Total Lunar Eclipse | 3:46 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Brandenburg | Total Lunar Eclipse | 3:38 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Bremen | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:01 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Hamburg | Total Lunar Eclipse | 3:54 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Hesse | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:08 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Lower Saxony | Total Lunar Eclipse | 3:52 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | Total Lunar Eclipse | 3:33 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:06 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:20 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Saarland | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:29 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Saxony | Total Lunar Eclipse | 3:47 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Saxony-Anhalt | Total Lunar Eclipse | 3:50 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Schleswig-Holstein | Total Lunar Eclipse | 3:44 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
| Thuringia | Total Lunar Eclipse | 4:00 pm CET | 5:16 pm CET | 6:27 pm CET | 8:40 pm CET |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Selection of Cities in Germany Where the Totality Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin, Berlin | 100.00% | 3:03 pm | 5:52 pm | 8:40 pm CET | 3h, 28m, 47s | 90 % |
| Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia | 100.00% | 3:03 pm | 5:52 pm | 8:40 pm CET | 3h, 28m, 47s | 83 % |
| Frankfurt, Hesse | 100.00% | 3:03 pm | 5:52 pm | 8:40 pm CET | 3h, 28m, 47s | 86 % |
| Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein | 100.00% | 3:03 pm | 5:52 pm | 8:40 pm CET | 3h, 28m, 47s | 84 % |
| Munich, Bavaria | 100.00% | 3:03 pm | 5:52 pm | 8:40 pm CET | 3h, 28m, 47s | 83 % |
Actual weather forecasts are available from 14 days before the eclipse. Average cloud coverage is based on data since 2000.
Eclipses Visible in Germany
| Eclipse Visibility from Germany | 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 Germany, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
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