Lunar eclipse: Total — 21 December 2010
Global eclipse conditions
A total lunar eclipse begins with the penumbral phase at 06:31 (GMT+1). The partial phase starts at 07:34, and totality runs from 08:42 to 09:54; during this interval the Moon may appear deep red or copper. Maximum occurs at 09:20. The partial phase ends at 11:03, followed by the end of the penumbral phase at 12:05.Eclipse phase times at your location
| Phase | Time (GMT+1) | Local visibility |
|---|---|---|
| Penumbral eclipse begins | 06:31 | 👁 |
| The Moon sets at 06:52. The eclipse is in its penumbral phase, with 30% penumbral coverage. | ||
| Partial eclipse begins | 07:34 | - |
| Total eclipse begins | 08:42 | - |
| Maximum occurs at 09:20. The eclipse is total, with 100% umbral coverage. | ||
| Total eclipse ends | 09:54 | - |
| Partial eclipse ends | 11:03 | - |
| Penumbral eclipse ends | 12:05 | - |
Global visibility map
Local eclipse conditions at (GMT+1)
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 | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Moon elevation | |
| Moon azimuth |