Lunar Eclipses 2030
One lunar eclipse in 2030 plus one penumbral
A partial lunar eclipse on .
All times are UTC; your local time appears next to each.
Partial lunar eclipse on June 15, 2030
A partial eclipse with about half of the Moon in shadow, visible from Africa, Asia, and Australia, and at moonrise from eastern Europe. Greatest eclipse: .
- Type
- Partial
- Maximum coverage
- 47% of the Moon’s disk
- Partial phase
- to
- Moon sign
- Sagittarius
Local circumstances in nine cities
| City | Moon at start | Moon at maximum | Moon at end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | below the horizon | below the horizon | 2° up |
| Madrid | below the horizon | below the horizon | 0° up |
| Rome | below the horizon | below the horizon | 9° up |
| Sydney | 43° up | 28° up | 14° up |
| Auckland | 24° up | 10° up | below the horizon |
| Delhi | 34° up | 38° up | 37° up |
| Manila | 46° up | 36° up | 22° up |
| Singapore | 65° up | 57° up | 44° up |
| Johannesburg | 25° up | 41° up | 56° 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.
Penumbral lunar eclipse on December 9, 2030
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 .
Frequently asked questions
When is the lunar eclipse in 2030?
2030 has one lunar eclipse: a partial lunar eclipse on Saturday, June 15, 2030, greatest eclipse at 6:33 PM UTC.
Where is the lunar eclipse of June 15, 2030 visible?
A partial eclipse with about half 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 Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Sydney, Auckland, Delhi, Manila, Singapore, and Johannesburg.
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.