Next Lunar Eclipse Date, Time & Details
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow and dimming or darkening the Moon. It happens during a full moon and can be total, partial, or penumbral. In astrology, a lunar eclipse is a Sun–Moon opposition linked to Rahu and Ketu, often associated with emotional shifts, endings, and important life culminations.
Next lunar eclipse is on 20 Feb 2027
Lunar Eclipse — 20 Feb 2027
Quick Facts
| Date | 20 Feb 2027 |
|---|---|
| Greatest eclipse UTC | 23:12:51 |
| Local time in Kolkata | 21 Feb 2027, 04:42:51 |
| Type | Penumbral |
| Saros | 143 |
| Saros member | 18 |
| Magnitude | 0 |
| Penumbral magnitude | 0.926 |
| Obscuration | 0% |
| Overall duration | 4 hours |
| Partial duration | — |
| Totality duration | — |
Vedic Snapshot
| Moon rashi | Leo (9°) |
|---|---|
| Moon nakshatra | Magha, Pada 3 |
| Moon sidereal longitude | 129.0023° |
| Sun rashi | Aquarius (7.85°) |
| Sun sidereal longitude | 307.8537° |
| Visible in Kolkata | Yes, Moon above horizon |
| Altitude at greatest moment | 19.61° |
| Visibility note | Best seen from locations where the Moon is above the horizon during eclipse stages. |
Lunar Eclipse Stages Worldwide
| Stage | UTC Time | Local Time in Kolkata | Visible in Kolkata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral Eclipse begins | 20 Feb 2027, 21:12:24 | 21 Feb 2027, 02:42:24 | Yes, Moon above horizon |
| Maximum Eclipse | 20 Feb 2027, 23:12:51 | 21 Feb 2027, 04:42:51 | Yes, Moon above horizon |
| Penumbral Eclipse ends | 21 Feb 2027, 01:13:22 | 21 Feb 2027, 06:43:22 | No, below the horizon |
