| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse in Columbus, Ohio |
| Begins: | Fri, Mar 24, 2062 at 8:43 pm |
| Maximum: | Fri, Mar 24, 2062 at 11:32 pm 1.269 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sat, Mar 25, 2062 at 2:21 am |
| Duration: | 5 hours, 38 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
March 24–25, 2062 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Columbus
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Columbus. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (EDT) for Columbus.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:43 pm Fri, Mar 24 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  102° | 11.7° | |
| 9:46 pm Fri, Mar 24 | Partial Eclipse begins Partial moon eclipse starts - moon is getting red. | 114° | 22.8° | |
| 10:55 pm Fri, Mar 24 | Total Eclipse begins Total moon eclipse starts - completely red moon. | 128° | 33.4° | |
| 11:32 pm Fri, Mar 24 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. | 138° | 38.4° | |
| 12:09 am Sat, Mar 25 | Total Eclipse ends Total moon eclipse ends. | 148° | 42.4° | |
| 1:18 am Sat, Mar 25 | Partial Eclipse ends Partial moon eclipse ends. | 171° | 46.5° | |
| 2:21 am Sat, Mar 25 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 194° | 45.5° |
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.
This total lunar eclipse is fully visible in Columbus. The total lunar eclipse is sometimes called a blood moon, as the Moon turns red.
Cloud Coverage (Mar 24–25)
In the past, this day was cloudy 78% 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 Columbus
| Eclipse Visibility From Columbus | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2060 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Apr 4, 2061 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 29, 2061 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 24–25, 2062 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| May 10, 2062 Mercury Transit | Mercury Transit |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Columbus, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse visible in Columbus
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