| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Alabama, United States |
| Start of Penumbral: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 5:30 pm EST |
| Start of Totality: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 5:30 pm EST |
| End of Totality: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 5:08 pm CST |
| End of Penumbral: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 7:41 pm CST | All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.) |
Dec 20, 2029 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Alabama
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Alabama Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 1:42 pm | 4:42 pm | 7:41 pm CST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 69 % | |
| Dothan | 1:42 pm | 4:42 pm | 7:41 pm CST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 64 % | |
| Huntsville | 1:42 pm | 4:42 pm | 7:41 pm CST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 73 % | |
| Mobile | 1:42 pm | 4:56 pm | 7:41 pm CST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 67 % | |
| Montgomery | 1:42 pm | 4:43 pm | 7:41 pm CST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 68 % | |
| Phenix City | 2:42 pm | 5:42 pm | 8:41 pm EST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 63 % | |
| Tuscaloosa | 1:42 pm | 4:46 pm | 7:41 pm CST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 68 % |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.)
Eclipses Visible in Alabama
| Eclipse Visibility from Alabama | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 20, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jan 11–12, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Alabama, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Alabama