May 5, 2023 at 11:22 am
Max View in 79°46'00"S, 82°52'00"W
| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in 79°46'00"S, 82°52'00"W |
| Began: | Fri, May 5, 2023 at 9:14 am |
| Maximum: | Fri, May 5, 2023 at 11:22 am -0.046 Magnitude |
| Ended: | Fri, May 5, 2023 at 1:31 pm |
| Duration: | 4 hours, 18 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
May 5, 2023 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — 79°46'00"S, 82°52'00"W
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The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:14 am Fri, May 5 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to South-southwest. |  210° | 7.2° | |
| 11:22 am Fri, May 5 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to South. | 180° | 6.2° | |
| 1:31 pm Fri, May 5 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to South-southeast. | 150° | 8.0° |
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The curvature of the shadow's path and the apparent rotation of the Moon's disk is due to the Earth's rotation.
Cloud Coverage (May 5)
In the past, this day was cloudy 79% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in 79°46'00"S, 82°52'00"W
| Eclipse Visibility From 79°46'00"S, 82°52'00"W | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Oct 2, 2024 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 21, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 17, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in 79°46'00"S, 82°52'00"W, or the path map image for global details. |
Next total solar eclipse visible in 79°46'00"S, 82°52'00"W