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Sky-Tonight.com / Past Lunar Eclipses / Total Lunar Eclipse / Lunar eclipse on 15 April 2014
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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 — 15 April 2014

Global eclipse conditions

A total lunar eclipse begins with the penumbral phase at 19:55 (GMT-9). The partial phase starts at 20:59, and totality runs from 22:08 to 23:26; during this interval the Moon may appear deep red or copper. Maximum occurs at 22:47. The partial phase ends at 00:35, followed by the end of the penumbral phase at 01:38.

Eclipse phase times at your location

Phase Time (GMT-9) Local visibility
Penumbral eclipse begins19:55👁
Partial eclipse begins20:59👁
Total eclipse begins22:08👁
Maximum occurs at 22:47. The eclipse is total, with 100% umbral coverage.
Total eclipse ends23:26👁
Partial eclipse ends00:35👁
Penumbral eclipse ends01:38👁

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