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Sky-Tonight.com / Past Lunar Eclipses / Total Lunar Eclipse / Lunar eclipse on 28 October 2004
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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

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 begins15:09-
The Moon rises at 16:07. The eclipse is in its penumbral phase, with 96% penumbral coverage.
Partial eclipse begins16:16👁
Total eclipse begins17:24👁
Maximum occurs at 18:05. The eclipse is total, with 100% umbral coverage.
Total eclipse ends18:46👁
Partial eclipse ends19:56👁
Penumbral eclipse ends21:02👁

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
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Moon elevation
Moon azimuth