Penumbral lunar eclipse 20 February 2027
Visible wherever the Moon is up: the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia.
When
What it is
The Moon passes through the Earth’s pale outer shadow. One edge of the Moon looks slightly greyer — subtle, but visible in photos.
Where it’s visible
Visible wherever the Moon is up: the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia.
How to see it
A lunar eclipse is safe to watch with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope. Find a spot with a clear view of the Moon and check the clouds for that night.
Check the clouds for that night
See also
Mercury at greatest eastern elongation, 3 February 2027
Mercury is 18.3° from the Sun — the best time to find it low in the west after sunset.
Annular solar eclipse 6 February 2027
The “ring of fire” crosses southern Chile and Argentina, the South Atlantic and West Africa. South America and much of Africa see a partial eclipse.
The Moon meets Mercury, 8 February 2027
The Moon passes 0.3° from Mercury — a pretty pair for the naked eye and the camera.
Jupiter at opposition 2027
Jupiter is opposite the Sun: up all night, at its closest and brightest (magnitude -2.4) in Leo.
Total solar eclipse 12 August 2026
The path of totality crosses Greenland, western Iceland and northern Spain. Most of Europe, North Africa and the north-east of North America see a partial eclipse.
Partial lunar eclipse 28 August 2026
Visible wherever the Moon is up: the Americas, Europe and Africa.