LUNAR ECLIPSE
Partial lunar eclipse, January 12, 2028
Part of the Moon passes into Earth’s umbra, visibly darkening one side. Greatest eclipse is at 04:13 UTC (January 12 at 13:13 in Korea). Choose a city or use your location to see when each stage happens where you are.
Eclipse plan by location
All of the partial phase is visible from New York.
Greatest eclipse Jan 11, 23:13 New York time · Moon about 69° high · southeast sky
| Stage | Local time | Altitude · direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral phase begins | Jan 11 | 49° · east | Visible |
| Partial phase begins | 65° · southeast | Visible | |
| Greatest eclipse | 69° · southeast | Visible | |
| Partial phase ends | 71° · south | Visible | |
| Penumbral phase ends | Jan 12 | 66° · southwest | Visible |
How a lunar eclipse unfolds
- Penumbral phase — the Moon enters Earth’s faint outer shadow. It dims only slightly, and most people do not notice.
- Partial phase — the dark umbra creeps across the Moon from one edge, as if a bite were taken out of it.
An eclipse happens at the same instant for everyone who can see the Moon; only the local clock and the Moon’s height differ. It is safe to watch with the naked eye. Weather, hills and buildings are not included in these calculations.
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