| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Sacramento, California |
| Begins: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 4:49 pm |
| Maximum: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 4:52 pm -0.354 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 5:41 pm |
| Duration: | 51 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
December 20, 2029 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Sacramento
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Sacramento. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (PST) for Sacramento.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:42 am Thu, Dec 20 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  356° | -28.9° |
| 12:55 pm Thu, Dec 20 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | 14° | -27.7° |
| 2:15 pm Thu, Dec 20 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse begins Below horizon | 32° | -21.8° |
| 2:42 pm Thu, Dec 20 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 38° | -18.9° |
| 3:08 pm Thu, Dec 20 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse ends Below horizon | 43° | -15.7° |
| 4:28 pm Thu, Dec 20 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 56° | -4.1° |
| 4:49 pm Thu, Dec 20 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 60° | -0.2° |
| 4:52 pm Thu, Dec 20 | Maximum in Sacramento This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Sacramento. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Sacramento 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. | 60° | 0.2° | |
| 5:41 pm Thu, Dec 20 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to East-northeast. | 67° | 8.0° |
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.
The total phase of this lunar eclipse is not visible in Sacramento, but it can be observed there as a penumbral lunar eclipse. 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 (Dec 20)
In the past, this day was cloudy 70% of the time (since 2000).
Lunar Eclipses
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- 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 Sacramento
| Eclipse Visibility From Sacramento | 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 Sacramento, or the path map image for global details. |
Next annular eclipse visible in Sacramento