Dec 21, 2029 at 10:42 am
Max View in 64°32'52.5"N, 164°08'53.9"E
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
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| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in 64°32'52.5"N, 164°08'53.9"E |
| Begins: | Fri, Dec 21, 2029 at 7:42 am |
| Maximum: | Fri, Dec 21, 2029 at 10:42 am 1.117 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Fri, Dec 21, 2029 at 11:13 am |
| Duration: | 3 hours, 31 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. |
December 21, 2029 — Total Lunar Eclipse — 64°32'52.5"N, 164°08'53.9"E
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| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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| 7:42 am Fri, Dec 21 |
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Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |
 290° |
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| 8:55 am Fri, Dec 21 |
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Partial Eclipse begins
Partial moon eclipse starts - moon is getting red. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to Northwest. |
305° |
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| 10:15 am Fri, Dec 21 |
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Total Eclipse begins
Total moon eclipse starts - completely red moon. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to Northwest. |
322° |
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| 10:42 am Fri, Dec 21 |
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Maximum Eclipse
Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. Moon close to horizon, recommend going to a high point. Additionally, the eclipsed moon combined with dimming near horizon might make the Moon very hard or impossible to see. |
328° |
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| 11:08 am Fri, Dec 21 |
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Total Eclipse ends
Total moon eclipse ends. 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 North-northwest for the best view of the eclipse. Additionally, the eclipsed moon combined with dimming near horizon might make the Moon very hard or impossible to see. |
334° |
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| 11:13 am Fri, Dec 21 | Setting | Moonset Setting |
335° |
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| 12:28 pm Fri, Dec 21 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon |
351° |
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| 1:41 pm Fri, Dec 21 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse ends Below horizon |
7° |
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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.
Cloud Coverage (Dec 21)
In the past, this day was cloudy 55% of the time (since 2000).
Lunar Eclipses
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- 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 64°32'52.5"N, 164°08'53.9"E
| Eclipse Visibility From 64°32'52.5"N, 164°08'53.9"E | Visibility Worldwide | ||
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Mar 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |
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Aug 13, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |
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Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
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Jan 12, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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Jan 1, 2029 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |
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Note: Click on the date link for details in 64°32'52.5"N, 164°08'53.9"E, or the path map image for global details. |
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