Jul 5, 2020 at 5:10 pm
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| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in Melbourne Point |
| Began: | Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 5:06 pm |
| Maximum: | Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 5:10 pm -0.737 Magnitude |
| Ended: | Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 5:52 pm |
| Duration: | 46 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
July 5, 2020 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — Melbourne Point
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:07 pm Sun, Jul 5 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  143° | -16.8° |
| 4:29 pm Sun, Jul 5 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 128° | -6.3° |
| 5:06 pm Sun, Jul 5 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 122° | -0.2° |
| 5:10 pm Sun, Jul 5 | Maximum in Melbourne Point This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Melbourne Point. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Melbourne Point 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. | 121° | 0.3° | |
| 5:52 pm Sun, Jul 5 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to East-southeast. | 115° | 6.6° |
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 (Jul 5)
In the past, this day was cloudy 60% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Melbourne Point
| Eclipse Visibility From Melbourne Point | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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| 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 28, 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Melbourne Point, or the path map image for global details. |
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