Lunar eclipse: Total — 28 October 2004
Global eclipse conditions
A total lunar eclipse begins with the penumbral phase at 15:09 (GMT-9). The partial phase starts at 16:16, and totality runs from 17:24 to 18:46; during this interval the Moon may appear deep red or copper. Maximum occurs at 18:05. The partial phase ends at 19:56, followed by the end of the penumbral phase at 21:02.Eclipse phase times at your location
| Phase | Time (GMT-9) | Local visibility |
|---|---|---|
| Penumbral eclipse begins | 15:09 | - |
| The Moon rises at 16:07. The eclipse is in its penumbral phase, with 96% penumbral coverage. | ||
| Partial eclipse begins | 16:16 | 👁 |
| Total eclipse begins | 17:24 | 👁 |
| Maximum occurs at 18:05. The eclipse is total, with 100% umbral coverage. | ||
| Total eclipse ends | 18:46 | 👁 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 19:56 | 👁 |
| Penumbral eclipse ends | 21:02 | 👁 |
Global visibility map
Local eclipse conditions at (GMT-9)
Relative positions of Earth’s shadow and the Moon
Local eclipse parameters
| Phase | |
| Penumbral magnitude | |
| Umbral magnitude | |
| Penumbral coverage | |
| Umbral coverage | |
| Umbra diameter, km | |
| Penumbra diameter, km | |
| Distance from the shadow axis, km |
Observation parameters
| Time | |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Moon elevation | |
| Moon azimuth |