Lunar eclipse: Total — 21 February 2008
Global eclipse conditions
A total lunar eclipse begins with the penumbral phase at 15:38 (GMT-9). The partial phase starts at 16:44, and totality runs from 18:02 to 18:52; during this interval the Moon may appear deep red or copper. Maximum occurs at 18:28. The partial phase ends at 20:11, followed by the end of the penumbral phase at 21:16.Eclipse phase times at your location
| Phase | Time (GMT-9) | Local visibility |
|---|---|---|
| Penumbral eclipse begins | 15:38 | - |
| The Moon rises at 16:44. The eclipse is in its partial phase, with 0% umbral coverage. | ||
| Partial eclipse begins | 16:44 | 👁 |
| Total eclipse begins | 18:02 | 👁 |
| Maximum occurs at 18:28. The eclipse is total, with 100% umbral coverage. | ||
| Total eclipse ends | 18:52 | 👁 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 20:11 | 👁 |
| Penumbral eclipse ends | 21:16 | 👁 |
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 |