| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in Port Mathurin (Rodrigues) |
| Begins: | Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 4:41 am |
| Maximum: | Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 5:41 am -0.235 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 5:43 am |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 3 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
September 18, 2024 — Partial Lunar Eclipse — Port Mathurin (Rodrigues)
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Port Mathurin (Rodrigues). Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (MUT) for Port Mathurin (Rodrigues).
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:41 am Wed, Sep 18 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  271° | 13.6° | |
| 5:41 am Wed, Sep 18 | Maximum in Port Mathurin (Rodrigues) This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Port Mathurin (Rodrigues). The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Port Mathurin (Rodrigues) 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. | 267° | 0.2° | |
| 5:43 am Wed, Sep 18 | Setting | Moonset Setting | 266° | -0.2° |
| 6:12 am Wed, Sep 18 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | 264° | -7.5° |
| 6:44 am Wed, Sep 18 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 262° | -14.6° |
| 7:15 am Wed, Sep 18 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 259° | -21.7° |
| 8:47 am Wed, Sep 18 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse ends Below horizon | 248° | -41.8° |
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 56% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
143Days 0Hrs 25Mins 33SecsPort Mathurin (Rodrigues) Eclipse Countdown
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Port Mathurin (Rodrigues)
| Eclipse Visibility From Port Mathurin (Rodrigues) | 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 Mathurin (Rodrigues), or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |