| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in Tasmania, Australia |
| Start of Penumbral: | Sat, May 6, 2023 at 1:14 am AEST |
| End of Penumbral: | Sat, May 6, 2023 at 5:31 am AEST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
May 6, 2023 – Penumbral Lunar Eclipse – Tasmania
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Lunar Eclipses
- When Is the Next Lunar Eclipse?
- Total Lunar Eclipse
- Why Does the Moon Turn Red?
- Partial Lunar Eclipse
- Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
- Can I See a Lunar Eclipse?
- Blood Moon - Total Lunar Eclipse
- Eclipse Seasons
- What Is a Tetrad?
- Magnitude of Eclipses
- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
- Why Two Dates for a Lunar Eclipse?
This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Tasmania Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currie | 1:14 am | 3:22 am | 5:31 am AEST | 83 % |  | |
| Hobart | 1:14 am | 3:22 am | 5:31 am AEST | 70 % |  | |
| Launceston | 1:14 am | 3:22 am | 5:31 am AEST | 57 % |  | |
| Macquarie Island | 1:14 am | 3:22 am | 5:31 am AEST | 91 % | |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Tasmania
| Eclipse Visibility from Tasmania | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 22, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Tasmania, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |