| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
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| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse, in La Serena |
| Begins: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 8:41 pm |
| Maximum: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 8:44 pm 0.608 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 10:41 pm |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 59 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. |
December 20, 2029 — Total Lunar Eclipse — La Serena
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in La Serena. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (CLST) for La Serena.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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| 4:42 pm Thu, Dec 20 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |
 87° |
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| 5:55 pm Thu, Dec 20 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon |
80° |
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| 7:15 pm Thu, Dec 20 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse begins Below horizon |
72° |
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| 7:42 pm Thu, Dec 20 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon |
69° |
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| 8:08 pm Thu, Dec 20 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse ends Below horizon |
66° |
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| 8:42 pm Thu, Dec 20 | Rising | Moonrise Rising |
63° |
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| 8:44 pm Thu, Dec 20 |
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Maximum in La Serena
This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in La Serena. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in La Serena 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. |
62° |
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| 9:28 pm Thu, Dec 20 |
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Partial Eclipse ends
Partial moon eclipse ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to East-northeast. |
57° |
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| 10:41 pm Thu, Dec 20 |
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Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. |
45° |
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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.
The total phase of this lunar eclipse is not visible in La Serena, but it can be observed there as a partial lunar eclipse.
Solar Eclipse Live Show
We are streaming the partial solar eclipse on Sep 21/22 LIVE!
Cloud Coverage (Dec 20)
In the past, this day was cloudy 64% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in La Serena
| Eclipse Visibility From La Serena | Visibility Worldwide | ||
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Mar 3, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |
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Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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Feb 6, 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |
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Feb 20, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
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Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
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Note: Click on the date link for details in La Serena, or the path map image for global details. |
Next total solar eclipse visible in La Serena
Next annular eclipse visible in La Serena