| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in Port of Spain |
| Begins: | Thu, Apr 15, 2060 at 6:16 pm |
| Maximum: | Thu, Apr 15, 2060 at 6:18 pm -0.415 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Thu, Apr 15, 2060 at 7:43 pm |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 27 minutes | All Â鶹ӳ» shown on this page are local time. |
April 15, 2060 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — Port of Spain
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Port of Spain. Stages and Â鶹ӳ» of the eclipse are outlined below. All Â鶹ӳ» are local time (AST) for Port of Spain.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:28 pm Thu, Apr 15 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  92° | -40.4° |
| 5:35 pm Thu, Apr 15 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 97° | -10.4° |
| 6:16 pm Thu, Apr 15 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 99° | -0.2° |
| 6:18 pm Thu, Apr 15 | Maximum in Port of Spain This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Port of Spain. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Port of Spain 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 for the best view of the eclipse. | 99° | 0.2° | |
| 7:43 pm Thu, Apr 15 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 104° | 19.5° |
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.
During this penumbral lunar eclipse, the Earth's main shadow does not cover the Moon. As the Earth's shadow (umbra) misses the Moon during a penumbral lunar eclipse, there are no other locations on Earth where the Moon appears partially or totally eclipsed during this event. 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 (Apr 15)
In the past, this day was cloudy 80% of the time (since 2000).
- 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 Port of Spain
| Eclipse Visibility From Port of Spain | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2060 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Nov 7–8, 2060 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Apr 4, 2061 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 29, 2061 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 24–25, 2062 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Port of Spain, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |