| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Kangerlussuaq |
| Begins: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 12:03 pm |
| Maximum: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 2:52 pm 1.246 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 5:40 pm |
| Duration: | 5 hours, 36 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. |
December 31, 2028 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Kangerlussuaq
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Kangerlussuaq. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (WGT) for Kangerlussuaq.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:03 pm Sun, Dec 31 |
|
Penumbral Eclipse begins
The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. Moon close to horizon, recommend going to a high point. |
 342° |
|
| 1:07 pm Sun, Dec 31 |
|
Partial Eclipse begins
Partial moon eclipse starts - moon is getting red. 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 for the best view of the eclipse. |
356° |
|
| 2:16 pm Sun, Dec 31 |
|
Total Eclipse begins
Total moon eclipse starts - completely red moon. 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-northeast 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. |
11° |
|
| 2:52 pm Sun, Dec 31 |
|
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. |
19° |
|
| 3:27 pm Sun, Dec 31 |
|
Total Eclipse ends
Total moon eclipse ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to North-northeast. Additionally, the eclipsed moon combined with dimming near horizon might make the Moon very hard or impossible to see. |
27° |
|
| 4:36 pm Sun, Dec 31 |
|
Partial Eclipse ends
Partial moon eclipse ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to Northeast. |
42° |
|
| 5:40 pm Sun, Dec 31 |
|
Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. |
55° |
|
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 Kangerlussuaq. The total lunar eclipse is sometimes called a blood moon, as the Moon turns red.
Solar Eclipse Live Show
We are streaming the partial solar eclipse on Sep 21/22 LIVE!
Cloud Coverage (Dec 31)
In the past, this day was cloudy 77% of the time (since 2000).
- When Is the Next Lunar Eclipse?
- 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 Kangerlussuaq
| Eclipse Visibility From Kangerlussuaq | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Mar 3, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|
|
|
Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |
|
|
|
Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
|
|
|
Feb 20, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|
|
|
Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|
Note: Click on the date link for details in Kangerlussuaq, or the path map image for global details. |
Next total solar eclipse visible in Kangerlussuaq