| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse, in Qaqortoq |
| Begins: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 3:52 pm |
| Maximum: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 3:59 pm 0.570 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sun, Dec 31, 2028 at 5:40 pm |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 48 minutes | All Â鶹ӳ» shown on this page are local time. |
December 31, 2028 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Qaqortoq
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Qaqortoq. Stages and Â鶹ӳ» of the eclipse are outlined below. All Â鶹ӳ» are local time (WGT) for Qaqortoq.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:03 pm Sun, Dec 31 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  346° | -5.8° |
| 1:07 pm Sun, Dec 31 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | 0° | -6.7° |
| 2:16 pm Sun, Dec 31 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse begins Below horizon | 16° | -5.7° |
| 2:52 pm Sun, Dec 31 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 23° | -4.3° |
| 3:27 pm Sun, Dec 31 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse ends Below horizon | 31° | -1.5° |
| 3:52 pm Sun, Dec 31 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 36° | -0.2° |
| 3:59 pm Sun, Dec 31 | Maximum in Qaqortoq This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Qaqortoq. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Qaqortoq because the Moon is below the horizon at that time. Since the Moon is near the horizon at this time, we recommend going to a high point or finding an unobstructed area with free sight to Northeast for the best view of the eclipse. | 38° | 0.2° | |
| 4:36 pm Sun, Dec 31 | Partial Eclipse ends Partial moon eclipse ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to Northeast. | 45° | 2.8° | |
| 5:40 pm Sun, Dec 31 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to East-northeast. | 58° | 8.5° |
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The curvature of the shadow's path and the apparent rotation of the Moon's disk is due to the Earth's rotation.
The total phase of this lunar eclipse is not visible in Qaqortoq, but it can be observed there as a partial lunar eclipse.
Cloud Coverage (Dec 31)
In the past, this day was cloudy 81% of the time (since 2000).
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| Eclipse Visibility From Qaqortoq | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 20, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 2, 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Qaqortoq, or the path map image for global details. |
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