| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Port-aux-Francais, Kerguelen |
| Begins: | Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 5:41 am |
| Maximum: | Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 6:22 am -0.435 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 6:25 am |
| Duration: | 44 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
September 18, 2024 — Partial Lunar Eclipse — Port-aux-Francais
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Port-aux-Francais. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (TFT) for Port-aux-Francais.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:41 am Wed, Sep 18 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to West. |  273° | 6.4° | |
| 6:22 am Wed, Sep 18 | Maximum in Port-aux-Francais This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Port-aux-Francais. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Port-aux-Francais because the Moon is below the horizon at that time. Since the Moon is near the horizon at this time, we recommend going to a high point or finding an unobstructed area with free sight to West for the best view of the eclipse. | 266° | 0.2° | |
| 6:25 am Wed, Sep 18 | Setting | Moonset Setting | 265° | -0.2° |
| 7:12 am Wed, Sep 18 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | 256° | -8.4° |
| 7:44 am Wed, Sep 18 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 251° | -13.3° |
| 8:15 am Wed, Sep 18 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 244° | -17.9° |
| 9:47 am Wed, Sep 18 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse ends Below horizon | 224° | -30.0° |
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The curvature of the shadow's path and the apparent rotation of the Moon's disk is due to the Earth's rotation.
A penumbral lunar eclipse can be a bit hard to see as the shadowed part is only a little bit fainter than the rest of the Moon.
Cloud Coverage (Sep 18)
In the past, this day was cloudy 89% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Port-aux-Francais
| Eclipse Visibility From Port-aux-Francais | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2024 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 7–8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 17, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Port-aux-Francais, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse visible in Port-aux-Francais