Partial Lunar Eclipse - January 12, 2028
Jan 12, 2028
The next partial lunar eclipse is on Wednesday, January 12, 2028.
A shallow partial eclipse: Earth's dark umbral shadow covers about 7% of the Moon's diameter at maximum, for about 56 minutes. It is the first lunar eclipse with a real "bite" after the penumbral-only events of 2027.
Eclipse details
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, January 12, 2028 |
| Type | Partial lunar eclipse (Saros series 115) |
| Greatest eclipse | 04:14 UTC |
| Umbral magnitude | 0.066 |
| Partial phase duration | About 56 minutes |
| Visible from | Americas, Europe, Africa |
Source: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center eclipse catalog, Lunar Eclipses 2021-2030 (Fred Espenak). NASA: Lunar Eclipses 2021-2030
Where to watch
Visible across the Americas, Europe, and Africa wherever the Moon is above the horizon at night. In the US, maximum falls late on the evening of Tuesday, January 11 local time (11:14 PM Eastern, 8:14 PM Pacific). Europe and Africa see it in the pre-dawn hours of January 12. No eye protection needed.
Common questions
Will the Moon turn red on January 12, 2028?
No - that happens during total lunar eclipses. With only 7% of the Moon in Earth's dark shadow, you will see a small dark notch on one edge of the full Moon, not a red "blood moon."
When is the next total lunar eclipse after this?
December 31, 2028 - a total lunar eclipse on New Year's Eve, visible from Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific.
Is it safe to look at?
Yes. Lunar eclipses are always safe to watch with the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope.