Total Eclipse Visible
Western Sahara
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Western Sahara |
| Start of Penumbral: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 8:42 pm WEST |
| Start of Totality: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 11:15 pm WEST |
| End of Totality: | Fri, Dec 21, 2029 at 12:08 am WEST |
| End of Penumbral: | Fri, Dec 21, 2029 at 2:41 am WEST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Dec 20–21, 2029 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Western Sahara
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This animation shows the eclipse near Smara in Western Sahara.
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Selection of Cities in Western Sahara Where the Totality Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Bojador | 8:42 pm | 11:42 pm | 2:41 am WEST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 38 % | |
| Dakhla | 8:42 pm | 11:42 pm | 2:41 am WEST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 36 % | |
| El Aaiún | 8:42 pm | 11:42 pm | 2:41 am WEST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 39 % | |
| Smara | 8:42 pm | 11:42 pm | 2:41 am WEST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 36 % |
Actual weather forecasts are available from 14 days before the eclipse. Average cloud coverage is based on data since 2000.
Eclipses Visible in Western Sahara
| Eclipse Visibility from Western Sahara | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 6, 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 20–21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 2, 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Western Sahara, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Western Sahara