Lunar eclipse
Lunar Eclipse
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Earth's shadow crosses the Moon with the eclipse maximum above your horizon.
Date Wednesday, January 12, 2028
Local time 06:13
Visibility Excellent
Location Bucharest
Event in numbers
- From your location
- Maximum visible
- Bucharest · weather and terrain can still obstruct the view
- Local eclipse type
- Partial
- Global event: Partial
- Moon in Earth’s umbra
- 2.74%
- Moon disc area in the dark central shadow at the visible maximum; penumbral shading is separate.
- Visible eclipse duration
- 3 h 54 min
- Time with the Moon above the horizon, including penumbral phases.
- Local maximum
- 06:13:00
- 12 Jan 2028 · 16.8° altitude
- 100% coverage here
- None here
- No fully covered phase is visible from your selected location.
- Whole global eclipse
- 4 h 11 min
- First to last penumbral contact; not all phases may be visible locally.
- Penumbral phase begins
- 04:07:16
- 12 Jan 2028 · above horizon
- Partial phase begins
- 05:43:52
- 12 Jan 2028 · above horizon
- Partial phase ends
- 06:42:08
- 12 Jan 2028 · above horizon
- Penumbral phase ends
- 08:18:44
- 12 Jan 2028 · below horizon
Times for Bucharest (Europe/Bucharest). Coverage is disc area, not eclipse magnitude.
What to know
Peak is visible locally17° at maximumNaked eye
How this was calculated
Astronomical calculation
Active period Wednesday, January 12, 2028 · 04:07–08:18Best sampled moment: Wednesday, January 12, 2028 06:13
- 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.
Where to look Find the Moon during the phases listed as visible from your location; keep its path clear of nearby trees and roofs.
What to bring Your eyes are enough and no eclipse glasses are needed. Binoculars help with subtle shadow and colour changes; a tripod helps photographs.
What to expect
Only a partial phase is visible here. Do not expect the whole Moon to turn red just because the global event is called total.
Before you leave
- Check which phases are above your horizon before reserving the whole night; the global maximum may not be visible here.
- Start before the visible partial phase so you can recognise the shadow as it develops.
- Bring an extra layer for a slow watch and set up your tripod before the Moon becomes dimmer.
How to observe it
- Follow the curved edge of Earth's darker shadow as it crosses the lunar disc.
- While the partial phase is visible, compare the darkened part with the still-bright part of the Moon.
- Return between photographs to enjoy the view with your eyes; the shadow changes over minutes, not in one sudden flash.