The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Punta del Este. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (UYT) for Punta del Este.
Time
Phase
Event
Direction
Altitude
5:44 am Tue, Mar 3
Penumbral Eclipse beginsThe Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to West-northwest.
284°
7.5°
6:17 am Tue, Mar 3
Maximum in Punta del EsteThis is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Punta del Este. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Punta del Este because the Moon is below the horizon at that time. Moon close to horizon, recommend going to a high point.
The curvature of the shadow's path and the apparent rotation of the Moon's disk is due to the Earth's rotation.
The total phase of this lunar eclipse is not visible in Punta del Este, but it can be observed there as a penumbral lunar eclipse. 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.