May 5, 2023 at 8:27 pm
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| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in Bystrc |
| Began: | Fri, May 5, 2023 at 8:17 pm |
| Maximum: | Fri, May 5, 2023 at 8:27 pm -0.324 Magnitude |
| Ended: | Fri, May 5, 2023 at 9:31 pm |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 15 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
May 5, 2023 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — Bystrc
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:14 pm Fri, May 5 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  84° | -28.2° |
| 7:22 pm Fri, May 5 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 107° | -8.5° |
| 8:17 pm Fri, May 5 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 117° | -0.2° |
| 8:27 pm Fri, May 5 | Maximum in Bystrc This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Bystrc. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Bystrc because the Moon is below the horizon at that time. Moon close to horizon, recommend going to a high point. | 119° | 0.9° | |
| 9:31 pm Fri, May 5 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to Southeast. | 131° | 8.7° |
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
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Cloud Coverage (May 5)
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Bystrc
| Eclipse Visibility From Bystrc | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 14, 2025 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 29, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 7, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Bystrc, or the path map image for global details. |