Dec 21, 2029 at 6:42 am
Max View in 46°49'32.9"N, 103°03'22.6"E
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
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| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in 46°49'32.9"N, 103°03'22.6"E |
| Begins: | Fri, Dec 21, 2029 at 3:42 am |
| Maximum: | Fri, Dec 21, 2029 at 6:42 am 1.117 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Fri, Dec 21, 2029 at 8:56 am |
| Duration: | 5 hours, 14 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. |
December 21, 2029 — Total Lunar Eclipse — 46°49'32.9"N, 103°03'22.6"E
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| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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| 3:42 am Fri, Dec 21 |
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Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |
 248° |
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| 4:55 am Fri, Dec 21 |
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Partial Eclipse begins Partial moon eclipse starts - moon is getting red. |
263° |
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| 6:15 am Fri, Dec 21 |
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Total Eclipse begins Total moon eclipse starts - completely red moon. |
277° |
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| 6:42 am Fri, Dec 21 |
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Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. |
282° |
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| 7:08 am Fri, Dec 21 |
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Total Eclipse ends Total moon eclipse ends. |
286° |
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| 8:28 am Fri, Dec 21 |
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Partial Eclipse ends
Partial moon eclipse ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to West-northwest. |
299° |
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| 8:57 am Fri, Dec 21 | Setting | Moonset Setting |
304° |
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| 9:41 am Fri, Dec 21 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse ends Below horizon |
312° |
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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.
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in 46°49'32.9"N, 103°03'22.6"E
| Eclipse Visibility From 46°49'32.9"N, 103°03'22.6"E | Visibility Worldwide | ||
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Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |
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Feb 21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
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Jul 6–7, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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Dec 31, 2028–Jan 1, 2029 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |
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Dec 21, 2029 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |
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