1. Where to see it
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Open the mapLunar eclipse · Penumbral
Penumbral lunar eclipse of 20 February 2027
The Moon passes through Earth's penumbra. The dimming is subtle and can go unnoticed with the naked eye.
2. Where to stay
Campamento Bassegoda Park
57 / 100
Provisional score, among Starlight-certified places to stay.
See all places to stay3. What to bring
Binoculars
They show colour and craters well during the partial phase. It is safe to look at the Moon.
See all gear4. How to photograph it
Framing and tips
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Prepare the shotCommunity spots for this event
Places suggested by amateur astronomers and reviewed before publication. Visibility, duration and time are calculated for each one; the SkyScore doesn't yet include clouds or horizon.
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Penumbral · maximum at 00:12:44 CET
SkyScore 100
By inigojimenez
Event details
Verified Type and regions: NASA/GSFC. Phases: astronomy-engine, checked against NASA. · Add to calendar (ICS)
- Maximum (UTC)
- 20 February 2027 at 23:12:44
- Umbral magnitude
- -0.057
- Saros
- 143
Regions according to NASA: Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Recommended gear
recommended
Binoculars
They show colour and craters well during the partial phase. It is safe to look at the Moon.
optional
Small telescope
Adds detail as the Moon enters the shadow.
Omegon Dobson Push+ mini N 150/750 Pro
- 150 mm reflector
- 750 mm focal length
- Dobsonian mount with Push+ finder
recommended
Tripod
For long-exposure photos during the total phase.
Sources
- Decade catalogue of lunar eclipses (NASA/GSFC (F. Espenak)). Reproduction permitted with acknowledgement.
- Astronomy Engine (Don Cross). MIT.