Total Lunar Eclipse on Wed, 31 January 2018 – Path & Viewing Guide
Global Eclipse Conditions
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the entire Moon passes through Earth's umbral shadow. The eclipse begins with the Moon entering the faint penumbral shadow at 11:53 (GMT+1), though this stage is often difficult to notice. The partial phase starts at 12:49, when a visible dark shadow begins to creep across the lunar surface. Totality begins at 13:52, as the Moon becomes fully immersed in the umbra, often turning a deep red or copper color.The eclipse reaches its peak at 14:32, when the Moon is closest to the center of Earth’s shadow. After that, totality ends at 15:09, and the Moon begins to emerge from the umbra. The partial eclipse concludes at 16:13, followed by a gradual fading of the penumbral shadow until the eclipse ends at 11:53.
Local Eclipse Phase Times
| Phase | Time (GMT+1) | Local Visibility |
|---|---|---|
| Penumbral Eclipse Begins | 11:53 | - |
| Partial Eclipse Begins | 12:49 | - |
| Total Eclipse Begins | 13:52 | - |
| The maximum eclipse occurs at 14:32. The eclipse is total with 100% coverage. | ||
| Total Eclipse Ends | 15:09 | - |
| Partial Eclipse Ends | 16:13 | - |
| Penumbral Eclipse Ends | 17:09 | - |
Global Eclipse Path
Local Eclipse Conditions at (GMT+1)
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 | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Moon Elevation | 0 |
| Moon Azimuth | 0 |