| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse in Gangtok, Sikkim |
| Begins: | dim 31 déc 2028, 19 h 33 |
| Maximum: | dim 31 déc 2028, 22 h 22 1,246 Magnitude |
| Ends: | lun 1 jan 2029, 01 h 10 |
| Duration: | 5 hours, 36 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
31 décembre 2028–1 janvier 2029 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Gangtok
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Gangtok. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (IST) for Gangtok.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 h 33 dim 31 déc | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. | 35.7° | ||
| 20 h 37 dim 31 déc | Partial Eclipse begins Partial moon eclipse starts - moon is getting red. | 49.3° | ||
| 21 h 46 dim 31 déc | Total Eclipse begins Total moon eclipse starts - completely red moon. | 64.2° | ||
| 22 h 22 dim 31 déc | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. | 71.8° | ||
| 22 h 57 dim 31 déc | Total Eclipse ends Total moon eclipse ends. | 79.3° | ||
| 00 h 06 lun 1 jan | Partial Eclipse ends Partial moon eclipse ends. | 83.1° | ||
| 01 h 10 lun 1 jan | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 70.1° |
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The curvature of the shadow's path and the apparent rotation of the Moon's disk is due to the Earth's rotation.
This total lunar eclipse is fully visible in Gangtok. The total lunar eclipse is sometimes called a blood moon, as the Moon turns red.
Cloud Coverage (31 déc–1 jan)
In the past, this day was cloudy 37% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Gangtok
| Eclipse Visibility From Gangtok | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mar 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse | ||
| 21 fév 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | ||
| 2 aoû 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse | ||
| 6–7 juil 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse | ||
| 31 déc 2028–1 jan 2029 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse | Note: Click on the date link for details in Gangtok, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. | |
Next total solar eclipse visible in Gangtok
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