| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in Fianarantsoa |
| Begins: | Sat, May 26, 2040 at 5:19 pm |
| Maximum: | Sat, May 26, 2040 at 5:21 pm -0.887 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sat, May 26, 2040 at 5:25 pm |
| Duration: | 7 minutes | All Â鶹ӳ» shown on this page are local time. |
May 26, 2040 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Fianarantsoa
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Fianarantsoa. Stages and Â鶹ӳ» of the eclipse are outlined below. All Â鶹ӳ» are local time (EAT) for Fianarantsoa.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:04 pm Sat, May 26 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  172° | -47.9° |
| 12:59 pm Sat, May 26 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | 155° | -44.3° |
| 1:59 pm Sat, May 26 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse begins Below horizon | 140° | -37.2° |
| 2:45 pm Sat, May 26 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 132° | -30.1° |
| 3:31 pm Sat, May 26 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse ends Below horizon | 125° | -22.0° |
| 4:30 pm Sat, May 26 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 118° | -10.7° |
| 5:19 pm Sat, May 26 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 113° | -0.2° |
| 5:21 pm Sat, May 26 | Maximum in Fianarantsoa This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Fianarantsoa. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Fianarantsoa 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 East-southeast for the best view of the eclipse. | 113° | 0.2° | |
| 5:25 pm Sat, May 26 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, recommend going to a high point. | 112° | 0.9° |
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 Fianarantsoa, but it can be observed there as a penumbral lunar eclipse. A penumbral lunar eclipse can be a bit hard to see as the shadowed part is only a little bit fainter than the rest of the Moon.
Cloud Coverage (May 26)
In the past, this day was cloudy 51% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Fianarantsoa
| Eclipse Visibility From Fianarantsoa | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2040 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Nov 18–19, 2040 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Apr 30, 2041 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| May 16, 2041 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Apr 5, 2042 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Fianarantsoa, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |