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Lunar eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
Earth's shadow crosses the Moon with the eclipse maximum above your horizon.
DateSunday, February 21, 2027
Local time01:12
VisibilityExcellent
LocationBucharest
What to know
Peak is visible locally53° at maximumNaked eye
How this was calculated
Astronomical calculation
Active periodSaturday, February 20, 2027 · 23:11–03:13Best sampled moment: Sunday, February 21, 2027 01:12
- Source
- Astronomy Engine
- Method
- Apparent positions calculated from VSOP87 and NOVAS-based models.
- Accuracy and limits
- Times are suitable for observing plans; local horizons, terrain, and atmospheric refraction can shift first or last visibility.
What you will actually see
A lunar eclipse is safe to watch with your eyes and unfolds slowly, so even a partly cloudy forecast can still leave useful viewing gaps.
Where to lookFind the Moon and keep a broad, unobstructed view around it as it moves across the sky.
What to bringNaked eye is enough; binoculars make the shadow edge and lunar color easier to see.
Prepare for the event
- Choose a location with the Moon above the local horizon.
- Allow time before maximum to watch the shadow develop.
- Bring a tripod if you plan to photograph the changing Moon.
How to observe it
- Start during the early partial phase, when the dark bite becomes obvious.
- Compare the Moon's color and brightness as maximum approaches.
- Continue after maximum to watch Earth's shadow retreat.