Penumbral Lunar Eclipse of July 18, 2027
- Type
- Penumbral lunar eclipse
- Peak (UTC)
- July 18, 2027, 16:02 UTC
- Umbral phase
- None; penumbra only
- Saros series
- 110
The night side of Earth facing the Moon sees it, centered on the Indian Ocean, Asia and Australia.
A grazing penumbral eclipse, one of the shallowest of the decade: there will be nothing to see by eye. It earns its row here only because it belongs to the same eclipse-season bookkeeping as its dramatic siblings.
Global timeline (UTC)
A lunar eclipse happens at the same instant for everyone; only your clock and your Moon's position differ. Convert from UTC, or use the location panel below to check whether the Moon is up at each stage for you.
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Penumbral eclipse begins | 15:50 UTC |
| Maximum eclipse | 16:02 UTC |
| Penumbral eclipse ends | 16:15 UTC |
What you will see from your location
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What a penumbral lunar eclipse is
In a penumbral eclipse the Moon passes only through the penumbra, the pale outer fringe of Earth's shadow, and never touches the dark umbra. The result is a subtle dimming of one side of the Moon that is difficult to notice by eye. Astronomers track penumbral eclipses because they belong to the same Saros cycles as their dramatic siblings, but as a spectacle they rank near the bottom.
Frequently asked questions
When is the penumbral lunar eclipse of July 2027?
Greatest eclipse comes on July 18, 2027 at 16:02 UTC. What you see, and when, depends on where you stand; use the location panel on this page for your own local timeline.
Where will the July 2027 lunar eclipse be visible?
The night side of Earth facing the Moon sees it, centered on the Indian Ocean, Asia and Australia.
Is it safe to watch a lunar eclipse?
Completely. A lunar eclipse is just the full Moon passing through Earth's shadow; it needs no filters or equipment. Binoculars simply make it better.
What is a Saros series?
Eclipses repeat in families called Saros series: 6,585.3 days (about 18 years 11 days) after any eclipse, the Sun, Moon and lunar nodes return to nearly the same geometry and produce a near-copy shifted a third of the way around Earth. This eclipse belongs to Saros series 110. Our Saros cycle profile explains the whole mechanism.
Keep exploring: the Eclipse Explorer for any date and location, our Saros cycle profile for why eclipses repeat, and how eclipses work from first principles.