| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Tamil Nadu, India |
| Start of Penumbral: | Fri, Dec 21, 2029 at 1:12 am IST |
| Start of Totality: | Fri, Dec 21, 2029 at 3:45 am IST |
| End of Totality: | Fri, Dec 21, 2029 at 4:38 am IST |
| End of Penumbral: | Fri, Dec 21, 2029 at 6:47 am IST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Dec 21, 2029 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Tamil Nadu
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This animation shows the eclipse near Thuraiyur in Tamil Nadu.
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Tamil Nadu Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 1:12 am | 4:12 am | 7:11 am IST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 72 % | |
| Coimbatore | 1:12 am | 4:12 am | 7:11 am IST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 57 % | |
| Cuddalore | 1:12 am | 4:12 am | 7:11 am IST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 74 % | |
| Dharmapuri | 1:12 am | 4:12 am | 7:11 am IST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 56 % | |
| Dindigul | 1:12 am | 4:12 am | 7:11 am IST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 65 % | |
| Erode | 1:12 am | 4:12 am | 7:11 am IST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 55 % | |
| Madurai | 1:12 am | 4:12 am | 7:11 am IST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 65 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Tamil Nadu
| Eclipse Visibility from Tamil Nadu | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2024 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 7–8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 2, 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Tamil Nadu, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |