| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in Western Australia, Australia |
| Start of Penumbral: | Fri, May 5, 2023 at 11:14 pm AWST |
| End of Penumbral: | Sat, May 6, 2023 at 3:31 am AWST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
May 5–6, 2023 – Penumbral Lunar Eclipse – Western Australia
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Lunar Eclipses
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- Partial Lunar Eclipse
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- Eclipse Seasons
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- Magnitude of Eclipses
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Western Australia Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broome | 11:14 pm | 1:22 am | 3:31 am AWST | 15 % |  | |
| Bunbury | 11:14 pm | 1:22 am | 3:31 am AWST | 43 % |  | |
| Eucla | 11:59 pm | 2:07 am | 4:16 am ACWST | 54 % |  | |
| Geraldton | 11:14 pm | 1:22 am | 3:31 am AWST | 38 % |  | |
| Kalgoorlie | 11:14 pm | 1:22 am | 3:31 am AWST | 49 % |  | |
| Mandurah | 11:14 pm | 1:22 am | 3:31 am AWST | 43 % | | |
| Perth | 11:14 pm | 1:22 am | 3:31 am AWST | 50 % |  |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.)
Eclipses Visible in Western Australia
| Eclipse Visibility from Western Australia | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 7–8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Western Australia, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Western Australia