Lunar eclipse: Penumbral — 7 May 2031
Global eclipse conditions
A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through Earth’s lighter outer shadow without entering the umbra. It begins at 16:54 (GMT-9), reaches maximum at 18:52, when about 93% of the lunar disk is within the penumbra, and ends at 20:50. This subtle dimming can be difficult to notice.Eclipse phase times at your location
| Phase | Time (GMT-9) | Local visibility |
|---|---|---|
| Penumbral eclipse begins | 16:54 | - |
| The Moon rises at 17:57. The eclipse is in its penumbral phase, with 68% penumbral coverage. | ||
| Maximum occurs at 18:52. The eclipse is penumbral, with 93% penumbral coverage. | ||
| Penumbral eclipse ends | 20:50 | 👁 |
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 |