May 5, 2023 at 6:59 pm
Near max in Zoungbodji
| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in Zoungbodji |
| Begins: | Fri, May 5, 2023 at 6:56 pm |
| Maximum: | Fri, May 5, 2023 at 6:58 pm -0.136 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Fri, May 5, 2023 at 8:31 pm |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 35 minutes |
May 5, 2023 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — Zoungbodji
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The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Zoungbodji. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (WAT) for Zoungbodji.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:14 pm Fri, May 5 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  106° | -38.0° |
| 6:22 pm Fri, May 5 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 106° | -8.5° |
| 6:56 pm Fri, May 5 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 107° | -0.2° |
| 6:58 pm Fri, May 5 | Maximum in Zoungbodji This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Zoungbodji. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Zoungbodji because the Moon is below the horizon at that time. Since the Moon is near the horizon at this time, we recommend going to a high point or finding an unobstructed area with free sight to East-southeast for the best view of the eclipse. | 107° | 0.2° | |
| 8:31 pm Fri, May 5 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 111° | 20.8° |
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 88% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Zoungbodji
| Eclipse Visibility From Zoungbodji | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2023 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Antarctica |  | |
| Oct 28, 2023 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, North America, Much of South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica |  | |
| Mar 25, 2024 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Much of Europe, North/East Asia, Much of Australia, Much of Africa, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, Antarctica |  | |
| Sep 18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse Europe, Much of Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica |  | |
| Mar 14, 2025 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse Europe, Much of Asia, Much of Australia, Much of Africa, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, Antarctica |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Zoungbodji, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |