Aug 17, 2027 at 2:13 am
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| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in Oxford |
| Begins: | Tue, Aug 17, 2027 at 12:24 am |
| Maximum: | Tue, Aug 17, 2027 at 2:13 am -0.526 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Tue, Aug 17, 2027 at 4:03 am |
| Duration: | 3 hours, 39 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
August 17, 2027 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — Oxford
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| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:24 am Tue, Aug 17 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  169° | 41.6° | |
| 2:13 am Tue, Aug 17 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. | 203° | 39.4° | |
| 4:03 am Tue, Aug 17 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 230° | 26.2° |
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 (Aug 17)
In the past, this day was cloudy 50% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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| Eclipse Visibility From Oxford | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 20, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Oxford, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
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