| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in California, United States |
| Start of Penumbral: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 4:31 pm PST |
| Start of Totality: | Not visible from California |
| End of Totality: | Not visible from California |
| End of Penumbral: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 5:41 pm PST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Dec 20, 2029 – Penumbral Lunar Eclipse – California
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in California Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno | 11:42 am | 4:50 pm | 5:41 pm PST | 76 % | |
| Los Angeles | 11:42 am | 4:51 pm | 5:41 pm PST | 53 % | |
| Oakland | 11:42 am | 5:05 pm | 5:41 pm PST | 56 % | |
| Sacramento | 11:42 am | 4:52 pm | 5:41 pm PST | 70 % | |
| San Bernardino | 11:42 am | 4:47 pm | 5:41 pm PST | 51 % | |
| San Francisco | 11:42 am | 5:05 pm | 5:41 pm PST | 55 % | |
| San Jose | 11:42 am | 5:05 pm | 5:41 pm PST | 61 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in California
| Eclipse Visibility from California | 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 |  | |
| Aug 16–17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jan 11, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in California, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in California