Dec 20, 2029 at 5:27 pm
Near max in Duncan
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse in Duncan, Oklahoma |
| Begins: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 5:23 pm |
| Maximum: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 5:26 pm 0.828 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Thu, Dec 20, 2029 at 7:41 pm |
| Duration: | 2 hours, 17 minutes | All Â鶹ӳ» shown on this page are local time. |
December 20, 2029 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Duncan
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The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Duncan. Stages and Â鶹ӳ» of the eclipse are outlined below. All Â鶹ӳ» are local time (CST) for Duncan.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:42 pm Thu, Dec 20 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  20° | -30.1° |
| 2:55 pm Thu, Dec 20 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | 37° | -23.1° |
| 4:15 pm Thu, Dec 20 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse begins Below horizon | 51° | -12.1° |
| 4:42 pm Thu, Dec 20 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 55° | -7.9° |
| 5:08 pm Thu, Dec 20 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse ends Below horizon | 59° | -2.9° |
| 5:23 pm Thu, Dec 20 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 61° | -0.2° |
| 5:26 pm Thu, Dec 20 | Maximum in Duncan This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Duncan. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Duncan 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-northeast for the best view of the eclipse. | 62° | 0.2° | |
| 6:28 pm Thu, Dec 20 | Partial Eclipse ends Partial moon eclipse ends. | 70° | 11.1° | |
| 7:41 pm Thu, Dec 20 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 78° | 24.9° |
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 Duncan, but it can be observed there as a partial lunar eclipse. The Earth's shadow covers a large portion of the Moon, so this is still a nice sight.
Cloud Coverage (Dec 20)
In the past, this day was cloudy 63% of the time (since 2000).
Lunar Eclipses
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- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
- Why Two Dates for a Lunar Eclipse?
Eclipses and Transits Visible in Duncan
| Eclipse Visibility From Duncan | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 20, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jan 11–12, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Duncan, or the path map image for global details. |