Partial Lunar Eclipse on Thu, 7 September 2006 – 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 06:46 (GMT-10), which may be hard to detect without instruments. The visible partial phase starts at 08:06, when Earth’s umbra begins to cover a portion of the lunar surface, creating a distinct dark bite on the Moon.At 08:52, the eclipse reaches its peak, with up to 12% of the Moon covered by Earth’s shadow. After this, the shadow gradually recedes, and the partial phase ends at 09:40. The eclipse concludes with the Moon exiting the penumbra at 10:59.
Local Eclipse Phase Times
| Phase | Time (GMT-10) | Local Visibility |
|---|---|---|
| Penumbral Eclipse Begins | 06:46 | - |
| Partial Eclipse Begins | 08:06 | - |
| The maximum eclipse occurs at 08:52. The eclipse is partial with 12% coverage. | ||
| Partial Eclipse Ends | 09:40 | - |
| Penumbral Eclipse Ends | 10:59 | - |
Global Eclipse Path
Local Eclipse Conditions at (GMT-10)
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 |