Penumbral Lunar Eclipse on Fri, 5 May 2023 – Path & Viewing Guide
Global Eclipse Conditions
A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through Earth’s outer penumbral shadow without entering the darker umbra. This type of eclipse is subtle, often going unnoticed unless a large portion of the Moon is shadowed. The eclipse begins at 05:16 (GMT-10), as the Moon enters the penumbra and gradually dims. It reaches its maximum at 07:25, with about 99% of the lunar disk in shadow. The Moon then slowly exits the penumbra, and the eclipse ends at 09:32. No portion of the Moon enters the darker umbral shadow during this event.Local Eclipse Phase Times
| Phase | Time (GMT-10) | Local Visibility |
|---|---|---|
| Penumbral Eclipse Begins | 05:16 | - |
| The maximum eclipse occurs at 07:25. The eclipse is penumbral with 99% coverage. | ||
| Penumbral Eclipse Ends | 09:32 | - |
Global Eclipse Path
Local Eclipse Conditions at (GMT-10)
Earth's Shadow and Moon relative positions.
Local Eclipse Parameters
| Eclipse Phase | |
| Penumbral Magnitude | |
| Umbral Magnitude | |
| Penumbral Coverage | |
| Umbral Coverage | |
| Umbra Size, km | |
| Penumbra Size, km | |
| Distance to Shadow Center, km |
Observation Parameters
| Time | |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Moon Elevation | -121.955 |
| Moon Azimuth | -121.955 |