This eclipse is visible in Wichita - go to local timings and animation
Where to See the Eclipse
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Regions seeing, at least, some parts of the eclipse: Europe, Asia, West in Australia, Africa, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Antarctica.
This eclipse is visible in Wichita - go to local timings and animation
Eclipse Map and Animation
The entire eclipse is visible from start to end.
The entire partial and total phases are visible. Misses part of penumbral phase.
The entire total phase is visible. Misses part of partial & penumbral phases.
Some of the total phase is visible. Misses part of total, partial & penumbral phases.
Some of the partial phase is visible. Misses total phase and part of partial & penumbral phases.
Some of the penumbral phase is visible. Misses total & partial phases.
The eclipse is not visible at all.
Note: Areas with lighter shadings left (West) of the center will experience the eclipse after moonrise/sunset. Areas with lighter shadings right (East) of the center will experience the eclipse until moonset/sunrise. Actual eclipse visibility depends on weather conditions and line of sight to the Moon.
When the Eclipse Happens Worldwide — Timeline
Lunar eclipses can be visible from everywhere on the night side of the Earth, if the sky is clear. From some places the entire eclipse will be visible, while in other areas the Moon will rise or set during the eclipse.
| Eclipse Stages Worldwide | UTC Time | Local Time in Wichita* | Visible in Wichita |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral Eclipse begins | Apr 18 at 22:06:32 | Apr 18 at 5:06:32 pm | No, below the horizon |
| Partial Eclipse begins | Apr 18 at 23:02:18 | Apr 18 at 6:02:18 pm | No, below the horizon |
| Full Eclipse begins | Apr 19 at 00:01:28 | Apr 18 at 7:01:28 pm | No, below the horizon |
| Maximum Eclipse | Apr 19 at 00:47:21 | Apr 18 at 7:47:21 pm | No, below the horizon |
| Full Eclipse ends | Apr 19 at 01:33:16 | Apr 18 at 8:33:16 pm | Yes |
| Partial Eclipse ends | Apr 19 at 02:32:26 | Apr 18 at 9:32:26 pm | Yes |
| Penumbral Eclipse ends | Apr 19 at 03:28:07 | Apr 18 at 10:28:07 pm | Yes |
* The Moon is below the horizon in Wichita some of the time, so that part of the eclipse is not visible.
Quick Facts About This Eclipse
| Data | Value | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Magnitude | 1.534 | Fraction of the Moon’s diameter covered by Earth’s umbra |
| Obscuration | 100.0% | Percentage of the Moon's area covered by Earth's umbra |
| Penumbral magnitude | 2.500 | Fraction of the Moon's diameter covered by Earth's penumbra |
| Overall duration | 5 hours, 22 minutes | Period between the beginning and end of all eclipse phases |
| Duration of totality | 1 hour, 32 minutes | Period between the beginning and end of the total phase |
| Duration of partial phases | 1 hour, 58 minutes | Combined period of both partial phases |
| Duration of penumbral phases | 1 hour, 51 minutes | Combined period of both penumbral phases |
Eclipse calculations usually accurate to a few seconds
An Eclipse Never Comes Alone!
A solar eclipse always occurs about two weeks before or after a lunar eclipse.
Usually, there are two eclipses in a row, but other times, there are three during the same eclipse season.
This is the second eclipse this season.
First eclipse this season: April 3, 2163 — Partial Solar Eclipse