25 Apr 2032, 23:13
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| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Hong Kong |
| Begins: | Sun, 25 Apr 2032, 20:22 |
| Maximum: | Sun, 25 Apr 2032, 23:13 1.191 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Mon, 26 Apr 2032, 02:04 |
| Duration: | 5 hours, 43 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
25–26 April 2032 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Hong Kong
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The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Hong Kong. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (HKT) for Hong Kong.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:22 Sun, 25 Apr | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  116° | 21.9° | |
| 21:28 Sun, 25 Apr | Partial Eclipse begins Partial moon eclipse starts - moon is getting red. | 126° | 34.4° | |
| 22:40 Sun, 25 Apr | Total Eclipse begins Total moon eclipse starts - completely red moon. | 143° | 45.9° | |
| 23:13 Sun, 25 Apr | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. | 153° | 49.7° | |
| 23:46 Sun, 25 Apr | Total Eclipse ends Total moon eclipse ends. | 165° | 52.2° | |
| 00:59 Mon, 26 Apr | Partial Eclipse ends Partial moon eclipse ends. | 194° | 52.1° | |
| 02:04 Mon, 26 Apr | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 215° | 45.6° |
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.
This total lunar eclipse is fully visible in Hong Kong. The total lunar eclipse is sometimes called a blood moon, as the Moon turns red.
Cloud Coverage (25–26 Apr)
In the past, this day was cloudy 85% of the time (since 2000).
Lunar Eclipses
- When Is the Next Lunar Eclipse?
- 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 Hong Kong
| Eclipse Visibility From Hong Kong | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun 2030 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| 16 Jun 2030 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| 10 Dec 2030 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| 21 May 2031 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| 5 Jun 2031 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Hong Kong, or the path map image for global details. |