| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Illinois, United States |
| Start of Penumbral: | don 20 dec 2029 16:16 CST |
| Start of Totality: | don 20 dec 2029 16:16 CST |
| End of Totality: | don 20 dec 2029 17:08 CST |
| End of Penumbral: | don 20 dec 2029 19:41 CST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
20 dec 2029 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Illinois
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Illinois Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 13:42 | 16:42 | 19:41 CST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 78 % | |
| Bloomington | 13:42 | 16:42 | 19:41 CST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 78 % | |
| Chicago | 13:42 | 16:42 | 19:41 CST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 78 % | |
| Decatur | 13:42 | 16:42 | 19:41 CST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 77 % | |
| Peoria | 13:42 | 16:42 | 19:41 CST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 79 % | |
| Rockford | 13:42 | 16:42 | 19:41 CST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 77 % | |
| Springfield | 13:42 | 16:42 | 19:41 CST | 3h, 33m, 14s | 75 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Illinois
| Eclipse Visibility from Illinois | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mrt 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| 12 aug 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| 27–28 aug 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| 20 feb 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| 17 aug 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Illinois, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Illinois