| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in Punta del Este |
| Begins: | Thu, Jul 6, 2028 at 5:41 pm |
| Maximum: | Thu, Jul 6, 2028 at 5:44 pm -0.895 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Thu, Jul 6, 2028 at 5:55 pm |
| Duration: | 13 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
July 6, 2028 — Partial Lunar Eclipse — Punta del Este
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:44 pm Thu, Jul 6 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  178° | -32.3° |
| 2:09 pm Thu, Jul 6 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | 157° | -29.0° |
| 3:19 pm Thu, Jul 6 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 142° | -22.1° |
| 4:30 pm Thu, Jul 6 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 129° | -12.4° |
| 5:41 pm Thu, Jul 6 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 118° | -0.2° |
| 5:44 pm Thu, Jul 6 | Maximum in Punta del Este This 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. 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 East-southeast for the best view of the eclipse. | 118° | 0.2° | |
| 5:55 pm Thu, Jul 6 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to East-southeast. | 116° | 1.8° |
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 (Jul 6)
In the past, this day was cloudy 63% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
943Days 21Hrs 54Mins 13SecsPunta del Este Eclipse Countdown
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Punta del Este
| Eclipse Visibility From Punta del Este | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 6, 2027 Annular Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 20, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Punta del Este, or the path map image for global details. |
Next annular eclipse visible in Punta del Este