Total Eclipse Visible
United Kingdom
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in 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 – United Kingdom
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This animation shows the eclipse near Lancaster in the United Kingdom.
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each constituent country.
Constituent countries in the United Kingdom Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Constituent country | Type | Start of Penumbral | Start of Totality | End of Totality | End of Penumbral |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Indian Ocean Territory | 7:42 pm GMT | 10:15 pm GMT | 11:08 pm GMT | 1:06 am GMT | |
| England | 7:42 pm GMT | 10:15 pm GMT | 11:08 pm GMT | 1:41 am GMT | |
| Gibraltar | 7:42 pm GMT | 10:15 pm GMT | 11:08 pm GMT | 1:41 am GMT | |
| Jersey | 7:42 pm GMT | 10:15 pm GMT | 11:08 pm GMT | 1:41 am GMT | |
| Northern Ireland | 7:42 pm GMT | 10:15 pm GMT | 11:08 pm GMT | 1:41 am GMT | |
| Scotland | 7:42 pm GMT | 10:15 pm GMT | 11:08 pm GMT | 1:41 am GMT | |
| Wales | 7:42 pm GMT | 10:15 pm GMT | 11:08 pm GMT | 1:41 am GMT |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Selection of Cities in the United Kingdom Where the Totality Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, England | 7:42 pm | 10:42 pm | 1:41 am GMT | 3h, 33m, 14s | 81 % | |
| Bristol, England | 7:42 pm | 10:42 pm | 1:41 am GMT | 3h, 33m, 14s | 84 % | |
| Cardiff, Wales | 7:42 pm | 10:42 pm | 1:41 am GMT | 3h, 33m, 14s | 83 % | |
| Glasgow, Scotland | 7:42 pm | 10:42 pm | 1:41 am GMT | 3h, 33m, 14s | 86 % | |
| London, England | 7:42 pm | 10:42 pm | 1:41 am GMT | 3h, 33m, 14s | 82 % |
Actual weather forecasts are available from 14 days before the eclipse. Average cloud coverage is based on data since 2000.
Eclipses Visible in the United Kingdom
| Eclipse Visibility from the United Kingdom | 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 the United Kingdom, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in the United Kingdom