Partial lunar eclipse
Partial Lunar Eclipse of 15 June 2030
About 50% of the Moon’s diameter dips into Earth’s umbra, leaving a dark, reddish bite for 2h 24m.
- Greatest eclipse
- 18:33 UT
- Umbral magnitude
- 0.502
- Partial phase
- 2h 24m
- Totality
- —
- Saros
- 140
- Visible from
- Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia
Where the Moon is up
Can I see it from here?
| Phase | UT | Your time | Moon altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins (U1) | 17:21 | — | — |
| Greatest eclipse | 18:33 | — | — |
| Partial eclipse ends (U4) | 19:45 | — | — |
Umbral contact times are derived from NASA’s time of greatest eclipse and phase durations (partial 2h 24m); they are accurate to about a minute. Moon altitude assumes the Moon sits opposite the Sun, which is true to within about a degree during an eclipse.
How to watch
- No special equipment or glasses needed: a lunar eclipse is safe to look at.
- Binoculars show the colour gradient across the shadow edge beautifully.
- For photos, start with the Moon’s full-moon exposure and lengthen it as the shadow advances. The totally eclipsed Moon can be 10,000 times fainter. The photography page has settings.
- Leave the city lights if you can: the dimmer the sky, the richer the red.
Questions
What time is the lunar eclipse on 15 June 2030?
Greatest eclipse is at 18:33 UT. The partial (umbral) phase lasts 2h 24m. Use the table on this page for your local time.
Where is it visible?
From anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time: NASA lists Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia. At greatest eclipse the Moon is overhead near 23°S, 82°E.
Is it safe to look at?
Yes. Lunar eclipses are completely safe to watch with your eyes, binoculars or a telescope. No filter is needed.
Source: NASA/GSFC Lunar Eclipses 2021–2030 (F. Espenak). Times converted from TD to UT with ΔT ≈ 72 s.