| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Start of Penumbral: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 7:42 pm GMT |
| Start of Totality: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 10:15 pm GMT |
| End of Totality: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 11:08 pm GMT |
| End of Penumbral: | Fri, Dec 21, 2029 at 1:41 am GMT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Dec 20–21, 2029 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Scotland
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Scotland Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 7:42 pm | 10:42 pm | 1:41 am GMT | 3h, 33m, 14s | 70 % | |
| Dundee | 7:42 pm | 10:42 pm | 1:41 am GMT | 3h, 33m, 14s | 79 % | |
| Edinburgh | 7:42 pm | 10:42 pm | 1:41 am GMT | 3h, 33m, 14s | 81 % | |
| Fort William | 7:42 pm | 10:42 pm | 1:41 am GMT | 3h, 33m, 14s | 83 % | |
| Glasgow | 7:42 pm | 10:42 pm | 1:41 am GMT | 3h, 33m, 14s | 86 % | |
| Inverness | 7:42 pm | 10:42 pm | 1:41 am GMT | 3h, 33m, 14s | 76 % | |
| Lerwick (Shetland Islands) | 7:42 pm | 10:42 pm | 1:41 am GMT | 3h, 33m, 14s | 73 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Scotland
| Eclipse Visibility from Scotland | 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 |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Scotland, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Scotland