Jul 5, 2020 at 2:29 pm
Max View in Forbes Ridge
| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in Forbes Ridge |
| Began: | Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 1:07 pm |
| Maximum: | Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 2:29 pm -0.644 Magnitude |
| Ended: | Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 3:52 pm |
| Duration: | 2 hours, 45 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
July 5, 2020 — Penumbral Lunar Eclipse — Forbes Ridge
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:07 pm Sun, Jul 5 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  157° | 14.1° | |
| 2:29 pm Sun, Jul 5 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. | 138° | 15.9° | |
| 3:52 pm Sun, Jul 5 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 119° | 18.5° |
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 (Jul 5)
In the past, this day was cloudy 65% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Forbes Ridge
| Eclipse Visibility From Forbes Ridge | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 22, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 17, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Forbes Ridge, or the path map image for global details. |
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