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Partial Lunar Eclipse
When:
Best viewing: Nov. 18 at 11:18 p.m. - Nov. 19 at 2:47 a.m. PSTWhere:
North and South America, Northern Europe, Eastern Asia, Australia, the Pacific regionOverview:
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon during the eclipse. This includes North and South America, Australia, Eastern Asia, and the Pacific region. Check local times for visibility where you live.
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For observers on the West Coast of the United States, the Moon enters Earth's shadow at 10:02 p.m. PST. The best viewing of the partial eclipse begins at 11:18 p.m. with a maximum of 99% eclipse at 1:03 a.m. The best viewing of the partial ends at 2:47 a.m. and the Moon completely exits Earth's shadow at 4:03 a.m.
This interactive shows a real-time simulated view of the Moon from space. Use your mouse and the controls at the bottom of the screen to move around and explore more of the Moon and the solar system.
Education Resources
Check out these related STEM educational activities to get students exploring the Moon.
Educator Guides & Resources
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Observing the Moon
Students identify the Moon’s location in the sky and record their observations over the course of the moon-phase cycle in a journal.
Grades K-6
Time 30 mins - 1 hr
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Make a Moon Phases Calendar and Calculator
In this lesson, students use their knowledge of moon phases to build a calendar they can use to find out when and where to see each phase of the Moon throughout the year.
Grades K-12
Time 30 mins - 1 hr
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Moon Phases
Students learn about the phases of the moon by acting them out.
Grades 1-6
Time 30 mins - 1 hr
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Whip Up a Moon-Like Crater
Whip up a moon-like crater with baking ingredients as a demonstration for students.
Grades 1-6
Time 30 mins - 1 hr
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Evaluating a Lunar Eclipse
Students use the Danjon Scale of Lunar Eclipse Brightness to illustrate the range of colors and brightness the Moon can take on during a total lunar eclipse.
Grades 3-12
Time 30 mins - 1 hr
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When Do Lunar Eclipses Happen?
Students use a paper plate to make a model that explains why lunar eclipses don’t occur during every full moon.
Grades 4-8
Time Less than 30 mins
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Measuring the Supermoon
Students use analog and digital tools to measure the Moon’s apparent size and brightness.
Grades 5-12
Time 30 mins - 1 hr
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Modeling the Earth-Moon System
Students learn about scale models and distance by creating a classroom-size Earth-Moon system.
Grades 6-8
Time 30 mins - 1 hr
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All Moon Lessons for Educators
Teach students all about the Moon with these standards-aligned STEM lessons for educators.
Grades K-12
Time Varies
Student Activities
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Make a Moon Phases Calendar and Calculator
Like a decoder wheel for the Moon, this calendar will show you where and when to see the Moon and every moon phase throughout the year!
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Look at the Moon! Journaling Project
Draw what you see in a Moon Journal and see if you can predict the moon phase that comes next.
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Make a Moon Crater
Make craters like the ones you can see on the Moon using simple baking ingredients!
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When Do Lunar Eclipses Happen?
Use a paper plate to make a model that explains why lunar eclipses don’t happen as often as you might expect.
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All Moon Activities for Students
Make a moon phases calendar, moon crater, lunar rover and more with these activities all about Earth's moon.
Subjects Varies
Type Varies
Explore More:
- Article for Kids: All About the Moon
- Website: NASA Moon
- Website: NASA Artemis Mission
- Interactive: NASA's Eyes on the Solar System – Earth's Moon
Events are based on visibility in the Northern Hemisphere. Dates and clock times are for the Pacific time zone unless otherwise noted.