Lunar eclipse: Total — 31 January 2018
Global eclipse conditions
A total lunar eclipse begins with the penumbral phase at 01:53 (GMT-9). The partial phase starts at 02:49, and totality runs from 03:52 to 05:09; during this interval the Moon may appear deep red or copper. Maximum occurs at 04:32. The partial phase ends at 06:13, followed by the end of the penumbral phase at 07:09.Eclipse phase times at your location
| Phase | Time (GMT-9) | Local visibility |
|---|---|---|
| Penumbral eclipse begins | 01:53 | 👁 |
| Partial eclipse begins | 02:49 | 👁 |
| Total eclipse begins | 03:52 | 👁 |
| Maximum occurs at 04:32. The eclipse is total, with 100% umbral coverage. | ||
| Total eclipse ends | 05:09 | 👁 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 06:13 | 👁 |
| The Moon sets at 06:18. The eclipse is in its penumbral phase, with 93% penumbral coverage. | ||
| Penumbral eclipse ends | 07:09 | - |
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 |