Jun 26, 2029 at 5:22 am
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| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Mthatha |
| Begins: | Tue, Jun 26, 2029 at 2:34 am |
| Maximum: | Tue, Jun 26, 2029 at 5:22 am 1.843 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Tue, Jun 26, 2029 at 7:12 am |
| Duration: | 4 hours, 38 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
June 26, 2029 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Mthatha
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The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Mthatha. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (SAST) for Mthatha.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:34 am Tue, Jun 26 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  273° | 54.7° | |
| 3:32 am Tue, Jun 26 | Partial Eclipse begins Partial moon eclipse starts - moon is getting red. | 266° | 42.7° | |
| 4:31 am Tue, Jun 26 | Total Eclipse begins Total moon eclipse starts - completely red moon. | 260° | 30.6° | |
| 5:22 am Tue, Jun 26 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. | 254° | 20.3° | |
| 6:13 am Tue, Jun 26 | Total Eclipse ends Total moon eclipse ends. | 249° | 10.4° | |
| 7:11 am Tue, Jun 26 | Partial Eclipse ends Partial moon eclipse ends. 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 West-southwest for the best view of the eclipse. | 242° | -0.1° | |
| 7:12 am Tue, Jun 26 | Setting | Moonset Setting | 242° | -0.2° |
| 8:09 am Tue, Jun 26 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse ends Below horizon | 234° | -10.9° |
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.
This total lunar eclipse is fully visible in Mthatha. The total lunar eclipse is sometimes called a blood moon, as the Moon turns red.
Cloud Coverage (Jun 26)
In the past, this day was cloudy 52% of the time (since 2000).
Lunar Eclipses
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- Why Does the Moon Turn Red?
- Partial Lunar Eclipse
- Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
- Can I See a Lunar Eclipse?
- Blood Moon - Total Lunar Eclipse
- Eclipse Seasons
- What Is a Tetrad?
- Magnitude of Eclipses
- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
- Why Two Dates for a Lunar Eclipse?
Eclipses and Transits Visible in Mthatha
| Eclipse Visibility From Mthatha | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 7, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 17, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 6, 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Mthatha, or the path map image for global details. |