Partial Lunar Eclipse
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Occurred 435 days ago
A partial lunar eclipse was visible from the Americas and parts of Europe and Africa.
TYPE
Partial Lunar Eclipse
VISIBILITY
Americas, Europe, Africa
MAX DURATION
N/A
About This Eclipse
This partial lunar eclipse saw approximately 8% of the moon enter Earth's umbra. The eclipse occurred during convenient evening hours for observers in the Americas, making it easily accessible for casual stargazers.
ECLIPSE MAGNITUDE
0.08
Magnitude measures the fraction of the Sun's or Moon's diameter obscured by the eclipse.
Regional Viewing Times
This eclipse was visible from multiple regions with varying coverage and timing. All times are in UTC.
Americas
Time (UTC)
01:00 - 04:30 UTC
Coverage
Partial (8%)
Europe
Time (UTC)
01:00 - 04:30 UTC
Coverage
Partial (8%)
Africa
Time (UTC)
01:00 - 04:30 UTC
Coverage
Partial (8%)
Note: Times are displayed in UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). Convert to your local timezone for accurate viewing times.
Safe Viewing Information
Lunar eclipses are completely safe to view with the naked eye.
Viewing Tips:
- Find a location with a clear view of the sky
- Binoculars or a telescope can enhance the experience
- Allow your eyes time to adjust to darkness (15-20 minutes)
- Consider photographing the eclipse with a DSLR or smartphone on a tripod
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