1. Where to see it
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Open the mapLunar eclipse · Partial
Partial lunar eclipse of 12 January 2028
Only part of the Moon moves into Earth's shadow. It is safe to look at 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
Work out your field of view and prepare your session before you leave.
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.
Prueba test
Partial · maximum at 05:13:00 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)
- 12 January 2028 at 04:13:00
- Umbral magnitude
- 0.066
- Saros
- 115
Regions according to NASA: Americas, Europe, Africa
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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.