Partial Lunar Eclipse on Mon, 24 March 1997 – Path & Viewing Guide
Global Eclipse Conditions
A partial lunar eclipse occurs when only part of the Moon enters Earth's darker umbral shadow. The eclipse begins with a subtle penumbral phase at 16:44 (GMT-9), which may be hard to detect without instruments. The visible partial phase starts at 17:59, when Earth’s umbra begins to cover a portion of the lunar surface, creating a distinct dark bite on the Moon.At 19:41, the eclipse reaches its peak, with up to 96% of the Moon covered by Earth’s shadow. After this, the shadow gradually recedes, and the partial phase ends at 21:23. The eclipse concludes with the Moon exiting the penumbra at 22:37.
Local Eclipse Phase Times
| Phase | Time (GMT-9) | Local Visibility |
|---|---|---|
| Penumbral Eclipse Begins | 16:44 | - |
| The Moon rises at 17:08. The eclipse is in its penumbral phase with 31% coverage. | ||
| Partial Eclipse Begins | 17:59 | 👁 |
| The maximum eclipse occurs at 19:41. The eclipse is partial with 96% coverage. | ||
| Partial Eclipse Ends | 21:23 | 👁 |
| Penumbral Eclipse Ends | 22:37 | 👁 |
Global Eclipse Path
Local Eclipse Conditions at (GMT-9)
Earth's Shadow and Moon relative positions.
Local Eclipse Parameters
| Eclipse Phase | |
| Penumbral Magnitude | |
| Umbral Magnitude | |
| Penumbral Coverage | |
| Umbral Coverage | |
| Umbra Size, km | |
| Penumbra Size, km | |
| Distance to Shadow Center, km |
Observation Parameters
| Time | |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Moon Elevation | -121.955 |
| Moon Azimuth | -121.955 |