Lunar Eclipse
Total Lunar Eclipse of December 31, 2028
| Date | 2028-12-31 |
| Type | Lunar Eclipse |
| Visible from | Visible setting over western North America (Alaska, western Canada and the western US) in the pre-dawn hours; not visible from the eastern US or eastern Canada, where the Moon sets before the eclipse begins. |
A rare New Year's Eve total lunar eclipse that is fully visible across eastern Europe, Asia and Australia, with western North America catching only the beginning as the Moon sets.
Best viewing tip
West Coast and Alaska observers should look low on the western horizon before dawn; everyone east of the Rockies will miss it as the Moon sets first.