# Penumbral lunar eclipse, 18 July 2027

> Penumbral lunar eclipse, 18 July 2027. Is it visible from the UK, at what time, and what you will see. Times calculated for London.

URL: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/eclipses/lunar-eclipse-july-2027
Updated: 2026-10-30

At greatest eclipse (17:02 BST) the moon is below the horizon from London, so this eclipse is not visible from the UK.

## Key facts

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| Type | Penumbral lunar eclipse |
| Greatest eclipse | 18 July 2027, 17:02 BST |
| Seen from London? | No, moon below the horizon |
| Penumbral phase | about 25 minutes in all |

## What you will see

A penumbral eclipse is subtle: the moon dims slightly as it passes through Earth's outer shadow. Many people do not notice it without a photograph to compare.

## Eclipses in tradition

Many cultures told stories of a creature swallowing the moon, and people banged pots to scare it away. In modern astrology and moon practice a lunar eclipse is treated as a super-charged full moon: a time for letting go and endings. We share this as tradition, not prediction.

## How we worked it out

Times and visibility come from astronomy-engine, an open-source astronomy library, calculated for London. Elsewhere in the UK, times differ by a few minutes and solar eclipse coverage changes a little: more in the north-west for the August 2026 eclipse.

## Questions

**Can I see the 18 July 2027 eclipse from the UK?**

No, the moon is below the UK horizon at the time.

**What time is the eclipse on 18 July 2027?**

Greatest eclipse is at 17:02 BST UK time.

**Is it safe to look at the penumbral lunar eclipse on 18 July 2027?**

Yes, lunar eclipses are completely safe to watch with your eyes, binoculars or a telescope.

## Related

- [All eclipses 2026–2027](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/eclipses)
- [Eclipses 2027](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/eclipses/2027)
- [Moon calendar, July 2027](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/moon-calendar/2027/july)

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