Total lunar eclipse of December 31, 2028
On December 31, 2028 (Eastern Time), the full Moon turns coppery red in Earth's shadow. At least part of it is visible from 15% of the US cities we track. Greatest eclipse at Dec 31, 11:51 AM ET; the Moon is totally eclipsed for about 72 minutes.
Eclipse times by state
Local times for the largest city we track in each state. A lunar eclipse happens at the same moment everywhere; what differs is whether the Moon is above your horizon. Every city's own page lists its eclipses.
| State (city) | Totality | Greatest | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (Huntsville) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Alaska (Anchorage) | 7:16 AM–8:28 AM | 7:52 AM | Whole eclipse |
| Arizona (Phoenix) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Arkansas (Little Rock) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| California (Los Angeles) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Colorado (Denver) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Connecticut (Bridgeport) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Delaware (Wilmington) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| District of Columbia (Washington) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Florida (Jacksonville) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Georgia (Atlanta) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Hawaii (Honolulu) | 6:16 AM–7:28 AM | 6:52 AM | Moon sets during it |
| Idaho (Boise) | 9:16 AM–10:28 AM | 9:52 AM | Moon sets during it |
| Illinois (Chicago) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Indiana (Indianapolis) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Iowa (Des Moines) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Kansas (Wichita) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Kentucky (Louisville) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Louisiana (New Orleans) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Maine (Portland) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Maryland (Baltimore) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Massachusetts (Boston) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Michigan (Detroit) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Minnesota (Minneapolis) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Mississippi (Jackson) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Missouri (Kansas City) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Montana (Billings) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Nebraska (Omaha) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Nevada (Las Vegas) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| New Hampshire (Manchester) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| New Jersey (Trenton) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| New Mexico (Albuquerque) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| New York (New York) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| North Carolina (Charlotte) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| North Dakota (Fargo) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Ohio (Columbus) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Oklahoma (Oklahoma City) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Oregon (Portland) | 8:16 AM–9:28 AM | 8:52 AM | Moon sets during it |
| Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Rhode Island (Providence) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| South Carolina (Charleston) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| South Dakota (Sioux Falls) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Tennessee (Nashville) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Texas (Houston) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Utah (Salt Lake City) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Vermont (Burlington) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Virginia (Virginia Beach) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Washington (Seattle) | 8:16 AM–9:28 AM | 8:52 AM | Moon sets during it |
| West Virginia (Charleston) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Wisconsin (Milwaukee) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
| Wyoming (Cheyenne) | Not visible (Moon below the horizon) | ||
5 of 51 state largest cities see it. Calculated with the astronomy-engine model; NASA's eclipse predictions (Fred Espenak, NASA GSFC) agree on the dates and types.
How to watch
A lunar eclipse is safe to watch with the naked eye; binoculars show the colour and the edge of Earth's shadow well. No special place is needed, only a view of the Moon: when it rises or sets during the eclipse, a low, open horizon in that direction helps. Totality is darkest in the middle; the red colour comes from sunlight bent through Earth's atmosphere.