Total Lunar Eclipse on Mon, 16 May 2022 – 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 16:34 (GMT-9), though this stage is often difficult to notice. The partial phase starts at 17:29, when a visible dark shadow begins to creep across the lunar surface. Totality begins at 18:30, as the Moon becomes fully immersed in the umbra, often turning a deep red or copper color.The eclipse reaches its peak at 19:13, when the Moon is closest to the center of Earth’s shadow. After that, totality ends at 19:55, and the Moon begins to emerge from the umbra. The partial eclipse concludes at 20:57, followed by a gradual fading of the penumbral shadow until the eclipse ends at 16:34.
Local Eclipse Phase Times
| Phase | Time (GMT-9) | Local Visibility |
|---|---|---|
| Penumbral Eclipse Begins | 16:34 | - |
| Partial Eclipse Begins | 17:29 | - |
| The Moon rises at 18:01. The eclipse is in its partial phase with 52% coverage. | ||
| Total Eclipse Begins | 18:30 | 👁 |
| The maximum eclipse occurs at 19:13. The eclipse is total with 100% coverage. | ||
| Total Eclipse Ends | 19:55 | 👁 |
| Partial Eclipse Ends | 20:57 | 👁 |
| Penumbral Eclipse Ends | 21:51 | 👁 |
Global Eclipse Path
Local Eclipse Conditions at (GMT-9)
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 | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Moon Elevation | -121.955 |
| Moon Azimuth | -121.955 |