Apr 4, 2061 at 11:52 pm
Max View in Phuthaditjhaba
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Phuthaditjhaba |
| Begins: | Mon, Apr 4, 2061 at 8:55 pm |
| Maximum: | Mon, Apr 4, 2061 at 11:52 pm 1.034 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Tue, Apr 5, 2061 at 2:50 am |
| Duration: | 5 hours, 55 minutes | All Â鶹ӳ» shown on this page are local time. |
April 4–5, 2061 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Phuthaditjhaba
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The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Phuthaditjhaba. Stages and Â鶹ӳ» of the eclipse are outlined below. All Â鶹ӳ» are local time (SAST) for Phuthaditjhaba.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:55 pm Mon, Apr 4 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  71° | 39.0° | |
| 10:07 pm Mon, Apr 4 | Partial Eclipse begins Partial moon eclipse starts - moon is getting red. | 55° | 53.3° | |
| 11:37 pm Mon, Apr 4 | Total Eclipse begins Total moon eclipse starts - completely red moon. | 18° | 65.8° | |
| 11:52 pm Mon, Apr 4 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. | 9° | 66.6° | |
| 12:07 am Tue, Apr 5 | Total Eclipse ends Total moon eclipse ends. | 0° | 67.0° | |
| 1:37 am Tue, Apr 5 | Partial Eclipse ends Partial moon eclipse ends. | 313° | 59.3° | |
| 2:50 am Tue, Apr 5 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 293° | 46.2° |
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 Phuthaditjhaba. The total lunar eclipse is someÂ鶹ӳ» called a blood moon, as the Moon turns red.
Cloud Coverage (Apr 4–5)
In the past, this day was cloudy 38% of the time (since 2000).
Lunar Eclipses
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- Why Does the Moon Turn Red?
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- Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
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- Blood Moon - Total Lunar Eclipse
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- Magnitude of Eclipses
- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
- Why Two Dates for a Lunar Eclipse?
Eclipses and Transits Visible in Phuthaditjhaba
| Eclipse Visibility From Phuthaditjhaba | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15–16, 2060 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Oct 9, 2060 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Oct 24, 2060 Annular Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Apr 4–5, 2061 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 25, 2062 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Phuthaditjhaba, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |