| Global Event: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in England, United Kingdom |
| Start of Penumbral: | Fri, May 5, 2023 at 8:28 pm BST |
| End of Penumbral: | Fri, May 5, 2023 at 8:31 pm BST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
May 5, 2023 – Penumbral Lunar Eclipse – England
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in England Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | 4:14 pm | 8:30 pm | 8:31 pm BST | 74 % |  | |
| Dover | 4:14 pm | 8:29 pm | 8:31 pm BST | 72 % |  | |
| Eastbourne | 4:14 pm | 8:31 pm | 8:31 pm BST | 73 % |  | |
| Harwich | 4:14 pm | 8:31 pm | 8:31 pm BST | 81 % | | |
| Hastings | 4:14 pm | 8:31 pm | 8:31 pm BST | 75 % | | |
| Lowestoft | 4:14 pm | 8:31 pm | 8:31 pm BST | 74 % | | |
| Whitstable | 4:14 pm | 8:31 pm | 8:31 pm BST | 72 % | |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in England
| Eclipse Visibility from England | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 14, 2025 Total 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 England, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in England