31 déc 2028, 08 h 11
Near max in Helena
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse in Helena, Montana |
| Begins: | dim 31 déc 2028, 07 h 03 |
| Maximum: | dim 31 déc 2028, 08 h 11 0,055 Magnitude |
| Ends: | dim 31 déc 2028, 08 h 16 |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 13 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
31 décembre 2028 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Helena
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The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Helena. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (MST) for Helena.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 h 03 dim 31 déc | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. | 9.8° | ||
| 08 h 07 dim 31 déc | Partial Eclipse begins Partial moon eclipse starts - moon is getting red. Moon close to horizon, recommend going to a high point. | 0.8° | ||
| 08 h 11 dim 31 déc | Maximum in Helena This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Helena. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Helena 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 Northwest for the best view of the eclipse. | 0.4° | ||
| 08 h 16 dim 31 déc | Setting | Moonset Setting, but the combination of a very low moon and the total eclipse phase makes the Moon so dim before it sets, that it might disappear from view some time before it sets. | -0.2° | |
| 09 h 16 dim 31 déc | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse begins Below horizon | -8.4° | |
| 09 h 52 dim 31 déc | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | -12.3° | |
| 10 h 27 dim 31 déc | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse ends Below horizon | -15.5° | |
| 11 h 36 dim 31 déc | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | -19.9° | |
| 12 h 40 dim 31 déc | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse ends Below horizon | -21.3° |
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.
The total phase of this lunar eclipse is not visible in Helena, but it can be observed there as a partial lunar eclipse. The Earth's shadow covers only a small portion of the Moon.
Cloud Coverage (31 déc)
In the past, this day was cloudy 87% of the time (since 2000).
Lunar Eclipses
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- Total Lunar Eclipse
- Why Does the Moon Turn Red?
- Partial Lunar Eclipse
- Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
- Can I See a Lunar Eclipse?
- Blood Moon - Total Lunar Eclipse
- Eclipse Seasons
- What Is a Tetrad?
- Magnitude of Eclipses
- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
- Why Two Dates for a Lunar Eclipse?
Eclipses and Transits Visible in Helena
| Eclipse Visibility From Helena | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mar 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse | ||
| 27–28 aoû 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse | ||
| 20 fév 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | ||
| 16–17 aoû 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | ||
| 11 jan 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse | Note: Click on the date link for details in Helena, or the path map image for global details. | |