Lunar Eclipses 2028
Three lunar eclipses in 2028
A partial lunar eclipse on . A partial lunar eclipse on . A total lunar eclipse on .
All times are UTC; your local time appears next to each.
Partial lunar eclipse on January 12, 2028
A slight partial eclipse, with a small bite out of the Moon, visible from the Americas, Europe, and Africa. Greatest eclipse: .
- Type
- Partial
- Maximum coverage
- 3% of the Moon’s disk
- Partial phase
- to
- Moon sign
- Cancer
Local circumstances in 12 cities
| City | Moon at start | Moon at maximum | Moon at end |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 65° up | 69° up | 71° up |
| Los Angeles | 32° up | 38° up | 44° up |
| Chicago | 56° up | 60° up | 64° up |
| Toronto | 60° up | 64° up | 67° up |
| London | 39° up | 35° up | 30° up |
| Dublin | 42° up | 38° up | 34° up |
| Berlin | 31° up | 26° up | 22° up |
| Paris | 38° up | 33° up | 29° up |
| Madrid | 44° up | 38° up | 33° up |
| Rome | 31° up | 26° up | 21° up |
| Amsterdam | 36° up | 32° up | 27° up |
| São Paulo | 42° up | 41° up | 39° 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.
Partial lunar eclipse on July 6, 2028
A partial eclipse with about a third of the Moon in shadow, visible from Africa, Asia, and Australia, and at moonrise from eastern Europe. Greatest eclipse: .
- Type
- Partial
- Maximum coverage
- 33% of the Moon’s disk
- Partial phase
- to
- Moon sign
- Capricorn
Local circumstances in seven cities
| City | Moon at start | Moon at maximum | Moon at end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | below the horizon | below the horizon | 6° up |
| Sydney | 47° up | 32° up | 18° up |
| Auckland | 28° up | 14° up | 2° up |
| Delhi | 31° up | 37° up | 37° up |
| Manila | 48° up | 39° up | 26° up |
| Singapore | 65° up | 60° up | 48° up |
| Johannesburg | 22° up | 37° up | 52° 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.
Total lunar eclipse on December 31, 2028
Visible in full from Asia, Australia, and central and eastern Europe, with the Moon rising already eclipsed for western Europe and most of Africa. In the Americas, only Alaska, Hawaii, and the Pacific Northwest see it before moonset. Totality lasts about 72 minutes. It is the next total lunar eclipse after March 2026, and a Blue Moon as well: the second full moon of December 2028. Greatest eclipse: .
- Type
- Total
- Maximum coverage
- 100% of the Moon’s disk
- Partial phase
- to
- Totality
- to (72 min)
- Moon sign
- Cancer
Local circumstances in 13 cities
| City | Moon at start | Moon at maximum | Moon at end |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | below the horizon | 7° up | 21° up |
| Dublin | below the horizon | 5° up | 18° up |
| Berlin | 2° up | 15° up | 30° up |
| Paris | below the horizon | 7° up | 23° up |
| Madrid | below the horizon | below the horizon | 17° up |
| Rome | below the horizon | 11° up | 29° up |
| Amsterdam | below the horizon | 10° up | 25° up |
| Sydney | 29° up | 19° up | 3° up |
| Auckland | 17° up | 2° up | below the horizon |
| Delhi | 39° up | 62° up | 83° up |
| Manila | 75° up | 75° up | 52° up |
| Singapore | 53° up | 67° up | 60° up |
| Johannesburg | below the horizon | below the horizon | 17° 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. During totality the Moon turns red: a blood moon.
Frequently asked questions
When is the lunar eclipse in 2028?
2028 has three lunar eclipses: a partial lunar eclipse on Wednesday, January 12, 2028, greatest eclipse at 4:13 AM UTC; a partial lunar eclipse on Thursday, July 6, 2028, greatest eclipse at 6:19 PM UTC; and a total lunar eclipse on Sunday, December 31, 2028, greatest eclipse at 4:51 PM UTC.
Where is the lunar eclipse of January 12, 2028 visible?
A slight partial eclipse, with a small bite out of the Moon, visible from the Americas, Europe, and Africa. Among the cities tracked here it is visible from New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, London, Dublin, Berlin, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, and São Paulo.
Where is the lunar eclipse of July 6, 2028 visible?
A partial eclipse with about a third of the Moon in shadow, visible from Africa, Asia, and Australia, and at moonrise from eastern Europe. Among the cities tracked here it is visible from Rome, Sydney, Auckland, Delhi, Manila, Singapore, and Johannesburg.
Where is the lunar eclipse of December 31, 2028 visible?
Visible in full from Asia, Australia, and central and eastern Europe, with the Moon rising already eclipsed for western Europe and most of Africa. In the Americas, only Alaska, Hawaii, and the Pacific Northwest see it before moonset. Among the cities tracked here it is visible from London, Dublin, Berlin, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Sydney, Auckland, Delhi, Manila, Singapore, and Johannesburg.
How long will the total lunar eclipse of December 31, 2028 last?
Totality lasts about 72 minutes. It is the next total lunar eclipse after March 2026, and a Blue Moon as well: the second full moon of December 2028.
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.