Lunar Eclipses 2024
One lunar eclipse in 2024 plus one penumbral
A partial lunar eclipse on .
All times are UTC; your local time appears next to each.
Penumbral lunar eclipse on March 25, 2024
A penumbral eclipse: the Moon passes only through Earth’s faint outer shadow and dims slightly, which is hard to notice with the eye. Greatest eclipse at ; the eclipse lasts from to .
Partial lunar eclipse on September 18, 2024
Greatest eclipse: .
- Type
- Partial
- Maximum coverage
- 4% of the Moon’s disk
- Partial phase
- to
- Moon sign
- Pisces
Local circumstances in 13 cities
| City | Moon at start | Moon at maximum | Moon at end |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 33° up | 37° up | 41° up |
| Los Angeles | 3° up | 9° up | 15° up |
| Chicago | 23° up | 29° up | 33° up |
| Toronto | 28° up | 32° up | 36° up |
| London | 28° up | 24° up | 21° up |
| Dublin | 28° up | 26° up | 23° up |
| Berlin | 21° up | 17° up | 13° up |
| Paris | 29° up | 25° up | 21° up |
| Madrid | 38° up | 34° up | 29° up |
| Rome | 28° up | 23° up | 18° up |
| Amsterdam | 25° up | 22° up | 18° up |
| Johannesburg | 25° up | 18° up | 11° up |
| São Paulo | 66° up | 68° up | 68° up |
The eclipse is visible wherever the Moon is above the horizon; start and end refer to the partial phase. Cities where the Moon is below the horizon throughout are not listed.
A lunar eclipse is safe to watch with the naked eye, binoculars, or a camera.
Frequently asked questions
When is the lunar eclipse in 2024?
2024 has one lunar eclipse: a partial lunar eclipse on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, greatest eclipse at 2:44 AM UTC.
Where was the lunar eclipse of September 18, 2024 visible?
Among the cities tracked here it was visible from New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, London, Dublin, Berlin, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Johannesburg, and São Paulo.
Is it safe to watch a lunar eclipse?
Yes. What you see during a lunar eclipse is moonlight, which is safe for the naked eye, binoculars, and cameras at every stage. The whole night side of Earth sees it at the same time, so the only things that matter are clear skies and the Moon being above your horizon.