| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Begins: | mer 15 mai 2041, 20 h 07 |
| Maximum: | mer 15 mai 2041, 20 h 10 -0,460 Magnitude |
| Ends: | mer 15 mai 2041, 20 h 56 |
| Duration: | 49 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
15 mai 2041 — Partial Lunar Eclipse — Colorado Springs
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Colorado Springs. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (MDT) for Colorado Springs.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 h 26 mer 15 mai | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon | -40.4° | |
| 18 h 12 mer 15 mai | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | -20.9° | |
| 18 h 41 mer 15 mai | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | -15.7° | |
| 19 h 11 mer 15 mai | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | -10.5° | |
| 20 h 07 mer 15 mai | Rising | Moonrise Rising | -0.2° | |
| 20 h 10 mer 15 mai | Maximum in Colorado Springs This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Colorado Springs. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Colorado Springs because the Moon is below the horizon at that time. Since the Moon is near the horizon at this time, we recommend going to a high point or finding an unobstructed area with free sight to East-southeast for the best view of the eclipse. | 0.2° | ||
| 20 h 56 mer 15 mai | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to Southeast. | 7.2° |
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.
A penumbral lunar eclipse can be a bit hard to see as the shadowed part is only a little bit fainter than the rest of the Moon.
Cloud Coverage (15 mai)
In the past, this day was cloudy 66% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Colorado Springs
| Eclipse Visibility From Colorado Springs | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 mai 2040 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse | ||
| 4 nov 2040 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse | ||
| 15 mai 2041 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse | ||
| 7 nov 2041 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse | ||
| 5 avr 2042 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Note: Click on the date link for details in Colorado Springs, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. | |
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