Partial Lunar Eclipse
July 6, 2028
◐ PARTIAL · ~39% COVERED
A moderate partial eclipse, with about a third of the Moon’s diameter inside the umbra at maximum. Visible from Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Indian Ocean.
Key Facts
Type
Partial
Date (UTC)
July 6, 2028
Maximum (UTC)
18:20 UTC
Umbral Magnitude
0.3892
Peak Obscuration
~39%
Saros Series
120
Global Timeline
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Penumbral eclipse begins | 15:44 UTC |
| Partial (umbral) eclipse begins | 17:09 UTC |
| Maximum eclipse | 18:20 UTC |
| Partial (umbral) eclipse ends | 19:30 UTC |
| Penumbral eclipse ends | 20:55 UTC |
What You'll See
This is a partial lunar eclipse: about 39% of the Moon's disk passes into Earth's umbra at maximum. The eclipsed portion darkens noticeably while the rest of the Moon stays bright.
Where it's visible: Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Indian Ocean. A lunar eclipse is visible from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon while it is in Earth's shadow — no equipment or eye protection needed. Check your exact local circumstances with the live visibility checker.
Photographing This Eclipse
- Use a tripod and a telephoto lens (200mm+) for a large lunar disk.
- Bracket exposures: the eclipsed portion is thousands of times dimmer than the sunlit sliver.
- During the deepest phase, try ISO 400–1600 at 1/4s–2s depending on aperture.
- Full guides: Fred Espenak's lunar eclipse photography guide and Sky at Night's how-to.