This eclipse is visible in Tokyo - go to local timings and animation
Where to See the Eclipse
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Regions seeing, at least, some parts of the eclipse: North/East Europe, Asia, Australia, Much of North America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic.
This eclipse is visible in Tokyo - go to local timings and animation
Eclipse Map and Animation
The animation shows where this penumbral lunar eclipse is visible during the night (dark “wave” slowly moving across the Earth's surface).
Shades of darkness
Night, moon high up in sky.
Moon between 12 and 18 degrees above horizon.
Moon between 6 and 12 degrees above horizon. Make sure you have free line of sight.
Moon between 0 and 6 degrees above horizon. May be hard to see due to brightness and line of sight.
Day, moon and eclipse both not visible.
Note: Twilight will affect the visibility of the eclipse, as well as weather.
Note that since it is a penumbral eclipse, it can be hard to see, as the Moon will only be a bit fainter.
Eclipse is visible.
The eclipse is not visible at all.
Note: Areas with lighter shadings left (West) of the center will experience the eclipse after moonrise/sunset. Areas with lighter shadings right (East) of the center will experience the eclipse until moonset/sunrise. Actual eclipse visibility depends on weather conditions and line of sight to the Moon.
When the Eclipse Happens Worldwide — Timeline
Lunar eclipses can be visible from everywhere on the night side of the Earth, if the sky is clear. From some places the entire eclipse will be visible, while in other areas the Moon will rise or set during the eclipse.
| Eclipse Stages Worldwide | UTC Time | Local Time in Tokyo* | Visible in Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral Eclipse begins | 11月19日 (土)12時05分34秒 | 11月19日 (土)21時05分34秒 | Yes |
| Maximum Eclipse | 11月19日 (土)12時38分35秒 | 11月19日 (土)21時38分35秒 | Yes |
| Penumbral Eclipse ends | 11月19日 (土)13時11分35秒 | 11月19日 (土)22時11分35秒 | Yes |
* The Moon is above the horizon during this eclipse, so with good weather conditions in Tokyo, the entire eclipse is visible.
Quick Facts About This Eclipse
| Data | Value | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Magnitude | -0.905 | Fraction of the Moon’s diameter covered by Earth’s umbra |
| Obscuration | 0.0% | Percentage of the Moon's area covered by Earth's umbra |
| Penumbral magnitude | 0.061 | Fraction of the Moon's diameter covered by Earth's penumbra |
| Overall duration | 1 hour, 6 minutes | Period between the beginning and end of all eclipse phases |
Eclipse calculations usually accurate to a few seconds
An Eclipse Never Comes Alone!
A solar eclipse always occurs about two weeks before or after a lunar eclipse.
Usually, there are two eclipses in a row, but other times, there are three during the same eclipse season.
This is the third eclipse this season.
First eclipse this season: 2078年10月21日金曜日 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Second eclipse this season: 2078年11月4日金曜日 — Annular Solar Eclipse