| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in Nuku'alofa |
| Begins: | Thu, Aug 7, 2036 at 6:26 pm |
| Maximum: | Thu, Aug 7, 2036 at 6:28 pm -0.635 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Thu, Aug 7, 2036 at 6:57 pm |
| Duration: | 31 minutes | All Â鶹ӳ» shown on this page are local time. |
August 7, 2036 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Nuku'alofa
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Nuku'alofa. Stages and Â鶹ӳ» of the eclipse are outlined below. All Â鶹ӳ» are local time (TOT) for Nuku'alofa.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:45 pm Thu, Aug 7 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  178° | -53.0° |
| 1:55 pm Thu, Aug 7 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | 153° | -49.1° |
| 3:03 pm Thu, Aug 7 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse begins Below horizon | 134° | -40.2° |
| 3:51 pm Thu, Aug 7 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 125° | -32.1° |
| 4:38 pm Thu, Aug 7 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse ends Below horizon | 118° | -23.1° |
| 5:46 pm Thu, Aug 7 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 110° | -9.2° |
| 6:26 pm Thu, Aug 7 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 106° | -0.2° |
| 6:28 pm Thu, Aug 7 | Maximum in Nuku'alofa This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Nuku'alofa. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Nuku'alofa 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. | 106° | 0.2° | |
| 6:57 pm Thu, Aug 7 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to East-southeast. | 104° | 6.1° |
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.
The total phase of this lunar eclipse is not visible in Nuku'alofa, 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 (Aug 7)
In the past, this day was cloudy 67% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Nuku'alofa
| Eclipse Visibility From Nuku'alofa | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2030 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| May 7, 2031 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jun 5–6, 2031 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Oct 30, 2031 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Apr 26, 2032 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Nuku'alofa, or the path map image for global details. |