Blood moon 2027
No blood moon in 2027.
2027 has three lunar eclipses and none of them turns the Moon red. All three are penumbral. The next total lunar eclipse, a real blood moon, is on Sunday, December 31, 2028.
The three lunar eclipses of 2027.
A penumbral eclipse happens when the full Moon passes through the outer part of Earth’s shadow. Sunlight is only partly blocked, so the Moon dims a little and keeps its color. Visibility below means the Moon is above the horizon at the moment of greatest eclipse.
| Date (UTC) | Type | Greatest | Moon up in | Moon down in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, February 20, 2027 | Penumbral lunar eclipse | 23:12 UTC | New York, Toronto, London, Lagos, Johannesburg, New Delhi, Singapore | Honolulu, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Manila, Sydney, Auckland |
| Sunday, July 18, 2027 | Penumbral lunar eclipse | 16:02 UTC | Johannesburg, New Delhi, Singapore, Manila, Sydney, Auckland | Honolulu, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, New York, Toronto, London, Lagos |
| Tuesday, August 17, 2027 | Penumbral lunar eclipse | 07:13 UTC | Honolulu, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, New York, Toronto, Auckland | London, Lagos, Johannesburg, New Delhi, Singapore, Manila, Sydney |
When is the next blood moon?
The last total lunar eclipse was Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The deep partial eclipse of Friday, August 28, 2026 came close. These are the next three total lunar eclipses, with the cities on this site where the Moon is above the horizon at mid-eclipse.
| Date (UTC) | Greatest | Totality | Moon up in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, December 31, 2028 | 16:51 UTC | 72 min | Honolulu, London, New Delhi, Singapore, Manila, Sydney, Auckland |
| Tuesday, June 26, 2029 | 03:22 UTC | 102 min | Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, New York, Toronto, London, Lagos, Johannesburg |
| Thursday, December 20, 2029 | 22:41 UTC | 54 min | Chicago, New York, Toronto, London, Lagos, Johannesburg, New Delhi, Singapore |
Your time for the next blood moon: Sunday, December 31, 2028, 16:51 UTC.
2027 instead
The big eclipse of 2027 is a solar one.
On August 2, 2027 a total solar eclipse crosses Spain, North Africa and Arabia, with more than six minutes of totality in Egypt.
FAQ
Blood moon 2027, answered.
Is there a blood moon in 2027?
No. A blood moon is a total lunar eclipse, and 2027 has none. Its three lunar eclipses, on February 20, July 18, August 17, are all penumbral: the Moon only passes through Earth’s faint outer shadow and does not turn red.
When is the next blood moon?
The next total lunar eclipse is on Sunday, December 31, 2028, peaking at 16:51 UTC. The Moon is above the horizon at that moment in Honolulu, London, New Delhi, Singapore, Manila, Sydney, Auckland. After that come Tuesday, June 26, 2029 and Thursday, December 20, 2029.
Can you see a penumbral lunar eclipse?
Barely. During a penumbral eclipse the Moon dims by a small amount, mostly on one edge. Many people notice nothing at all. It is easiest to see in photos taken with the same settings before and during the eclipse.
Why is a total lunar eclipse red?
During totality no direct sunlight reaches the Moon. The only light that does has passed through Earth’s atmosphere, which scatters away blue light and bends red light into the shadow. It is the light of every sunrise and sunset on Earth at once.