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Penumbral lunar eclipse, 20 February 2027
At greatest eclipse (23:12 GMT) the moon is about 46° above the horizon from London, so the eclipse will be visible from the UK.
Key facts
| Type | Penumbral lunar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Greatest eclipse | 20 February 2027, 23:12 GMT |
| Seen from London? | Yes, moon 46° up |
| Penumbral phase | about 242 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 answered
Can I see the 20 February 2027 eclipse from the UK?
Yes, weather permitting.
What time is the eclipse on 20 February 2027?
Greatest eclipse is at 23:12 GMT UK time.
Is it safe to look at the penumbral lunar eclipse on 20 February 2027?
Yes, lunar eclipses are completely safe to watch with your eyes, binoculars or a telescope.
Key facts (summary)
- At greatest eclipse (23:12 GMT) the moon is about 46° above the horizon from London, so the eclipse will be visible from the UK.
- Type: Penumbral lunar eclipse
- Greatest eclipse: 20 February 2027, 23:12 GMT
- Seen from London?: Yes, moon 46° up
- Penumbral phase: about 242 minutes in all
- Yes, weather permitting.
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