When Is Penumbral Lunar Eclipse February 20, 2027?
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse February 20, 2027 falls on Saturday, February 20, 2027.
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse February 20, 2027 falls on Saturday, February 20, 2027 — a Saturday. That is 120 days from today. The date is confirmed, so the only thing that moves is the countdown itself.
| Year | Date | Day of week |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sat 20 Feb 2027 | Saturday |
| 2028 | Sun 20 Feb 2028 | Sunday |
| 2029 | Tue 20 Feb 2029 | Tuesday |
| 2030 | Wed 20 Feb 2030 | Wednesday |
| 2031 | Thu 20 Feb 2031 | Thursday |
| 2032 | Fri 20 Feb 2032 | Friday |
Why the day of the week moves
A date advances by one weekday each year, because 365 days is 52 weeks plus one day. In a leap year it advances by two, which is why the weekday occasionally jumps. Over the six years in the table above you can watch both patterns: the single-step years and the leap-year double step.
This matters more than it sounds if you are planning around a weekend. An event that lands on a Saturday this year may fall midweek in two years' time, which changes everything from travel to time off.
About Penumbral Lunar Eclipse February 20, 2027
The full Moon at 2° Virgo glides through Earth's outer shadow — a subtle dimming rather than a red eclipse, with retrograde Mars sitting under two degrees away (we computed 0°14′ separation). Visible from the Americas, Europe and Africa.
Eclipse timing depends on your location — the counter above runs to the calendar date worldwide. Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses; the Moon's red glow during a total lunar eclipse is completely safe to watch.
Quick facts
| Date | Saturday, February 20, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Type | Penumbral eclipse |
| Safety | Solar: certified glasses only · Lunar: safe to watch |