| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Xianghua, Shanghai Municipality |
| Began: | Fri, May 5, 2023 at 11:14 pm |
| Maximum: | Sat, May 6, 2023 at 1:22 am -0.046 Magnitude |
| Ended: | Sat, May 6, 2023 at 3:31 am |
| Duration: | 4 hours, 18 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
May 5–6, 2023 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — Xianghua
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:14 pm Fri, May 5 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  170° | 40.5° | |
| 1:22 am Sat, May 6 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. | 208° | 35.4° | |
| 3:31 am Sat, May 6 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 234° | 17.1° |
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 5–6)
In the past, this day was cloudy 76% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Xianghua
| Eclipse Visibility From Xianghua | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7–8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jul 6–7, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Dec 31, 2028–Jan 1, 2029 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Xianghua, or the path map image for global details. |