| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Maryland, United States |
| Start of Penumbral: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 4:36 pm EST |
| Start of Totality: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 5:15 pm EST |
| End of Totality: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 6:08 pm EST |
| End of Penumbral: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 8:41 pm EST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Dec 20, 2029 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Maryland
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Maryland Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis | 2:42 pm | 5:42 pm | 8:41 pm EST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 63 % | |
| Baltimore | 2:42 pm | 5:42 pm | 8:41 pm EST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 68 % | |
| Bethesda | 2:42 pm | 5:42 pm | 8:41 pm EST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 65 % | |
| Cumberland | 2:42 pm | 5:42 pm | 8:41 pm EST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 83 % | |
| Germantown | 2:42 pm | 5:42 pm | 8:41 pm EST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 70 % | |
| Hagerstown | 2:42 pm | 5:42 pm | 8:41 pm EST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 74 % | |
| Waldorf | 2:42 pm | 5:42 pm | 8:41 pm EST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 67 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Maryland
| Eclipse Visibility from Maryland | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17–18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 29, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Maryland, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Maryland