| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Sterling, Virginia |
| Begins: | Sat, Oct 28, 2023 at 6:08 pm |
| Maximum: | Sat, Oct 28, 2023 at 6:10 pm -0.790 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sat, Oct 28, 2023 at 6:26 pm |
| Duration: | 18 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
October 28, 2023 — Partial Lunar Eclipse — Sterling
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Sterling. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (EDT) for Sterling. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 69.2 seconds.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:01 pm Sat, Oct 28 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  22° | -35.5° |
| 3:35 pm Sat, Oct 28 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | 44° | -25.5° |
| 4:14 pm Sat, Oct 28 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 52° | -19.9° |
| 4:52 pm Sat, Oct 28 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 59° | -13.9° |
| 6:08 pm Sat, Oct 28 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 71° | -0.2° |
| 6:10 pm Sat, Oct 28 | Maximum in Sterling This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Sterling. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Sterling 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. | 71° | 0.2° | |
| 6:26 pm Sat, Oct 28 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to East-northeast. | 73° | 2.8° |
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.
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 (Oct 28)
In the past, this day was cloudy 62% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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- Can I See a Lunar Eclipse?
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- Eclipse Seasons
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- Magnitude of Eclipses
- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
- Why Two Dates for a Lunar Eclipse?
Eclipses and Transits Visible in Sterling
| Eclipse Visibility From Sterling | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2023 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Oct 28, 2023 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 25, 2024 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Apr 8, 2024 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 17–18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Sterling, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |