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2023 Penumbral Eclipse

A Penumbral Lunar Eclipse occurs when the moon passes through the Earth's outer shadow, known as the Penumbra.

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The Penumbral Lunar Eclipse on May 5, 2023, will start at 11:13 a.m. EDT (15:13 GMT) and peak at 1:24 p.m. EDT (17:24 GMT).

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The Eastern Hemisphere, particularly eastern Africa, Madagascar, and western Asia, will have the best view of this eclipse.

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The Americas will not be able to see the Eclipse due to it occurring during the daytime with the moon below the horizon.

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The Eclipse's Darkest Phase will have a magnitude of 96.4%, with the moon's diameter almost entirely covered by the penumbral shadow.

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At the Moon's Closest Point to Earth's shadow during the Eclipse, there will be only about 78 miles (126 km) between its upper edge and Earth's umbra.

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Observers may notice a Faint Grayish or Brownish Smudge on the Moon's upper rim for about 45 minutes around the Eclipse's Peak.

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Eastern Asia, Indonesia, Australia, and southern New Zealand will also be able to view the eclipse, though it will occur after Local Midnight on May 6.

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The moon will set in New Zealand and parts of Japan while still engulfed by the penumbral shadow.

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If you miss this Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, don't worry – it's a relatively subtle event compared to more spectacular celestial displays like the recent hybrid solar eclipse.

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