| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in City of Sydney, New South Wales |
| Began: | Sat, May 6, 2023 at 1:14 am |
| Maximum: | Sat, May 6, 2023 at 3:22 am -0.046 Magnitude |
| Ended: | Sat, May 6, 2023 at 5:31 am |
| Duration: | 4 hours, 18 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
May 6, 2023 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — City of Sydney
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| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:14 am Sat, May 6 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  305° | 63.4° | |
| 3:22 am Sat, May 6 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. | 275° | 39.1° | |
| 5:31 am Sat, May 6 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 258° | 13.5° |
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 6)
In the past, this day was cloudy 40% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in City of Sydney
| Eclipse Visibility From City of Sydney | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| 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 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in City of Sydney, or the path map image for global details. |
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