Partial Lunar Eclipse
January 12, 2028
◐ PARTIAL · ~6% COVERED
A shallow partial eclipse — only the Moon’s northern edge grazes Earth’s umbra. Visible from the Americas, western Europe, and western Africa.
Key Facts
Type
Partial
Date (UTC)
January 12, 2028
Maximum (UTC)
04:13 UTC
Umbral Magnitude
0.0662
Peak Obscuration
~6%
Saros Series
115
Global Timeline
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Penumbral eclipse begins | 02:08 UTC |
| Partial (umbral) eclipse begins | 03:45 UTC |
| Maximum eclipse | 04:13 UTC |
| Partial (umbral) eclipse ends | 04:41 UTC |
| Penumbral eclipse ends | 06:18 UTC |
What You'll See
This is a partial lunar eclipse: about 6% 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: the Americas, western Europe, and western Africa. 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.