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Sky-Tonight.com / Past Lunar Eclipses / Penumbral Lunar Eclipses / Fri, 5 May 2023 Eclipse
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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

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 11:16 (GMT-4), as the Moon enters the penumbra and gradually dims. It reaches its maximum at 13:25, with about 99% of the lunar disk in shadow. The Moon then slowly exits the penumbra, and the eclipse ends at 15:32. No portion of the Moon enters the darker umbral shadow during this event.

Local Eclipse Phase Times

Phase Time (GMT-4) Local Visibility
Penumbral Eclipse Begins11:16-
The maximum eclipse occurs at 13:25. The eclipse is penumbral with 99% coverage.
Penumbral Eclipse Ends15:32-

Global Eclipse Path

Local Eclipse Conditions at (GMT-4)

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
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Moon Elevation-83.0061
Moon Azimuth-83.0061