Total Lunar Eclipse — December 31, 2028

31 December 2028

Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia

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Key data

Type

Total Lunar Eclipse

Max duration

1h 11m

Magnitude

1.235

Saros series

115

Time of day

Evening / night (New Year's Eve)

Greatest eclipse

Worldwide (no path — lunar eclipse)

A total lunar eclipse on New Year's Eve, visible from the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. The Moon turns deep red for over an hour.

Visibility

A lunar eclipse is visible from everywhere on Earth where the Moon is above the horizon at the time of the event — roughly one hemisphere.

Visible regions

Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia

Best viewing

Western Europe, W. Africa, E. Americas

No special equipment needed. Any clear sky view of the Moon is sufficient.

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