The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Midland. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (CST) for Midland.
Time
Phase
Event
Direction
Altitude
1:42 pm Thu, Dec 20
Not directly visible
Penumbral Eclipse beginsBelow horizon
17°
-33.5°
2:55 pm Thu, Dec 20
Not directly visible
Partial Eclipse beginsBelow horizon
34°
-27.2°
4:15 pm Thu, Dec 20
Not directly visible
Total Eclipse beginsBelow horizon
49°
-16.3°
4:42 pm Thu, Dec 20
Not directly visible
Maximum EclipseBelow horizon
53°
-12.1°
5:08 pm Thu, Dec 20
Not directly visible
Total Eclipse endsBelow horizon
57°
-7.6°
5:47 pm Thu, Dec 20
Rising
MoonriseRising
62°
-0.2°
5:50 pm Thu, Dec 20
Maximum in MidlandThis is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Midland. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Midland 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-northeast for the best view of the eclipse.
62°
0.2°
6:28 pm Thu, Dec 20
Partial Eclipse endsPartial moon eclipse ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to East-northeast.