Partial Lunar Eclipse on Wed, 18 September 2024 – Path & Viewing Guide
Global Eclipse Conditions
A partial lunar eclipse occurs when only part of the Moon enters Earth's darker umbral shadow. The eclipse begins with a subtle penumbral phase at 14:43 (GMT-10), which may be hard to detect without instruments. The visible partial phase starts at 16:13, when Earth’s umbra begins to cover a portion of the lunar surface, creating a distinct dark bite on the Moon.At 16:46, the eclipse reaches its peak, with up to 4% of the Moon covered by Earth’s shadow. After this, the shadow gradually recedes, and the partial phase ends at 17:19. The eclipse concludes with the Moon exiting the penumbra at 18:48.
Local Eclipse Phase Times
| Phase | Time (GMT-10) | Local Visibility |
|---|---|---|
| Penumbral Eclipse Begins | 14:43 | - |
| The Moon rises at 16:11. The eclipse is in its penumbral phase with 97% coverage. | ||
| Partial Eclipse Begins | 16:13 | 👁 |
| The maximum eclipse occurs at 16:46. The eclipse is partial with 4% coverage. | ||
| Partial Eclipse Ends | 17:19 | 👁 |
| Penumbral Eclipse Ends | 18:48 | 👁 |
Global Eclipse Path
Local Eclipse Conditions at (GMT-10)
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 |