Total Lunar Eclipse on Tue, 26 June 2029 – 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 20:36 (GMT-4), though this stage is often difficult to notice. The partial phase starts at 21:33, when a visible dark shadow begins to creep across the lunar surface. Totality begins at 22:32, as the Moon becomes fully immersed in the umbra, often turning a deep red or copper color.The eclipse reaches its peak at 23:23, when the Moon is closest to the center of Earth’s shadow. After that, totality ends at 00:14, and the Moon begins to emerge from the umbra. The partial eclipse concludes at 01:14, followed by a gradual fading of the penumbral shadow until the eclipse ends at 20:36.
Local Eclipse Phase Times
Phase | Time (GMT-4) | Local Visibility |
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Penumbral Eclipse Begins | 20:36 | - |
The Moon rises at 20:54. The eclipse is in its penumbral phase with 25% coverage. | ||
Partial Eclipse Begins | 21:33 | 👁 |
Total Eclipse Begins | 22:32 | 👁 |
The maximum eclipse occurs at 23:23. The eclipse is total with 100% coverage. | ||
Total Eclipse Ends | 00:14 | 👁 |
Partial Eclipse Ends | 01:14 | 👁 |
Penumbral Eclipse Ends | 02:10 | 👁 |
Global Eclipse Path
Local Eclipse Conditions at (GMT-4)
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 | 39.9625 |
Longitude | -83.0061 |
Moon Elevation | -83.0061 |
Moon Azimuth | -83.0061 |