Sep 7, 2025 at 6:53 pm
Near max in Ponta das Fontainhas
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse, in Ponta das Fontainhas |
| Begins: | Sun, Sep 7, 2025 at 6:49 pm |
| Maximum: | Sun, Sep 7, 2025 at 6:51 pm 0.080 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sun, Sep 7, 2025 at 7:55 pm |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 6 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
September 7, 2025 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Ponta das Fontainhas
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The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:28 pm Sun, Sep 7 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  73° | -60.6° |
| 3:27 pm Sun, Sep 7 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | 81° | -47.4° |
| 4:30 pm Sun, Sep 7 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse begins Below horizon | 86° | -32.9° |
| 5:11 pm Sun, Sep 7 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 89° | -23.4° |
| 5:52 pm Sun, Sep 7 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse ends Below horizon | 92° | -13.9° |
| 6:49 pm Sun, Sep 7 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 95° | -0.2° |
| 6:51 pm Sun, Sep 7 | Maximum in Ponta das Fontainhas This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Ponta das Fontainhas. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Ponta das Fontainhas because the Moon is below the horizon at that time. Since the Moon is near the horizon at this time, we recommend going to a high point or finding an unobstructed area with free sight to East for the best view of the eclipse. | 95° | 0.2° | |
| 6:56 pm Sun, Sep 7 | Partial Eclipse ends Partial moon eclipse ends. Moon close to horizon, recommend going to a high point. | 96° | 1.2° | |
| 7:55 pm Sun, Sep 7 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 100° | 14.4° |
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The curvature of the shadow's path and the apparent rotation of the Moon's disk is due to the Earth's rotation.
Cloud Coverage (Sep 7)
In the past, this day was cloudy 72% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
259Days 6Hrs 4Mins 14SecsPonta das Fontainhas Eclipse Countdown
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Ponta das Fontainhas
| Eclipse Visibility From Ponta das Fontainhas | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 29, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 7, 2025 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Ponta das Fontainhas, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
Next annular eclipse visible in Ponta das Fontainhas