| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Ridgecrest, California |
| Begins: | Mon, Aug 16, 2027 at 10:24 pm |
| Maximum: | Tue, Aug 17, 2027 at 12:13 am -0.526 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Tue, Aug 17, 2027 at 2:03 am |
| Duration: | 3 hours, 39 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
August 16–17, 2027 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — Ridgecrest
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Ridgecrest. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (PDT) for Ridgecrest.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:24 pm Mon, Aug 16 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  137° | 29.9° | |
| 12:13 am Tue, Aug 17 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. | 167° | 40.4° | |
| 2:03 am Tue, Aug 17 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 201° | 39.1° |
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.
During this penumbral lunar eclipse, the Earth's main shadow does not cover the Moon. As the Earth's shadow (umbra) misses the Moon during a penumbral lunar eclipse, there are no other locations on Earth where the Moon appears partially or totally eclipsed during this event. 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 (Aug 16–17)
In the past, this day was cloudy 6% of the time (since 2000).
Lunar Eclipses
- When Is the Next Lunar Eclipse?
- Total Lunar Eclipse
- Why Does the Moon Turn Red?
- Partial Lunar Eclipse
- Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
- Can I See a Lunar Eclipse?
- Blood Moon - Total Lunar Eclipse
- Eclipse Seasons
- What Is a Tetrad?
- Magnitude of Eclipses
- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
- Why Two Dates for a Lunar Eclipse?
Eclipses and Transits Visible in Ridgecrest
| Eclipse Visibility From Ridgecrest | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 16–17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Ridgecrest, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |