Apr 25, 2032 at 6:20 pm
Near max in Riyadh
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Riyadh |
| Begins: | Sun, Apr 25, 2032 at 6:17 pm |
| Maximum: | Sun, Apr 25, 2032 at 6:19 pm 1.183 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sun, Apr 25, 2032 at 9:04 pm |
| Duration: | 2 hours, 48 minutes | All Â鶹ӳ» shown on this page are local time. |
April 25, 2032 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Riyadh
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The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Riyadh. Stages and Â鶹ӳ» of the eclipse are outlined below. All Â鶹ӳ» are local time (AST) for Riyadh.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:22 pm Sun, Apr 25 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  88° | -38.5° |
| 4:28 pm Sun, Apr 25 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | 94° | -24.2° |
| 5:40 pm Sun, Apr 25 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse begins Below horizon | 101° | -8.5° |
| 6:13 pm Sun, Apr 25 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 104° | -0.8° |
| 6:17 pm Sun, Apr 25 | Rising | Moonrise Rising, but the combination of a very low moon and the total eclipse phase will make the moon so dim that it will be extremely difficult to view until moon gets higher in the sky or the total phase ends. | 105° | -0.2° |
| 6:19 pm Sun, Apr 25 | Maximum in Riyadh This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Riyadh. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Riyadh 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. | 105° | 0.2° | |
| 6:46 pm Sun, Apr 25 | Total Eclipse ends Total moon eclipse ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to East-southeast. | 108° | 5.4° | |
| 7:59 pm Sun, Apr 25 | Partial Eclipse ends Partial moon eclipse ends. | 117° | 20.0° | |
| 9:04 pm Sun, Apr 25 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 128° | 32.1° |
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.
This total lunar eclipse is fully visible in Riyadh. The total lunar eclipse is someÂ鶹ӳ» called a blood moon, as the Moon turns red.
Cloud Coverage (Apr 25)
In the past, this day was cloudy 25% of the time (since 2000).
Lunar Eclipses
- When Is the Next Lunar Eclipse?
- Total Lunar Eclipse
- Why Does the Moon Turn Red?
- Partial Lunar Eclipse
- Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
- Can I See a Lunar Eclipse?
- Blood Moon - Total Lunar Eclipse
- Eclipse Seasons
- What Is a Tetrad?
- Magnitude of Eclipses
- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
- Why Two Dates for a Lunar Eclipse?
Eclipses and Transits Visible in Riyadh
| Eclipse Visibility From Riyadh | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2030 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Jun 15, 2030 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Dec 9–10, 2030 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| May 7, 2031 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| May 21, 2031 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Riyadh, or the path map image for global details. |