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In contrast to the April 20 eclipse, the penumbral lunar eclipse on May 5 will be visible to a much larger portion of the globe. The Earth is larger than the Moon, resulting in a larger shadow, and consequently, lunar eclipses are viewable in more areas of the world than solar eclipses. As long as the Moon is visible during the eclipse, the May 5 event should be observable in most parts of the world, including Antarctica, Asia, Russia, Africa, and Oceania. Remarkably, this astronomical event will be visible to individuals in India.
What is a penumbral lunar eclipse?A penumbral lunar eclipse happens when the Moon travels into the Penumbra, which is the outer, lighter area of the Earth's shadow. The Penumbra is where the Earth seems to obscure the Sun's disk partially. As a result, during the eclipse, the Moon is partially illuminated but appears dimmer due to receiving less sunlight. Observing a penumbral lunar eclipse can be challenging due to its subtle dimming effect.
What is the time of lunar eclipse 2023 on May 5?The eclipse will be observable during the period between 8:45 PM IST on May 5 and 1:02 AM IST on May 6 when the Moon moves through the Earth's shadow.
Which Indian cities will observe the lunar eclipse and at what time?The areas where the Penumbral Eclipse will be visible on May 5 include Asia, Australia, Africa, the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, the Indian Ocean, Antarctica, and the majority of Europe. All cities in India, such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Varanasi, Mathura, Pune, Surat, Kanpur, Visakhapatnam, Patna, Ooty, Chandigarh, Ujjain, Varanasi, Mathura, Imphal, Itanagar, Kohima, and other regions, will be able to witness this celestial event.
On May 5, the Lunar Eclipse will occur with the Maximum Eclipse at 10:52 pm. The eclipse will be visible from major cities in India such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Patna, Ahmedabad, Visakhapatnam, Guwahati, Ranchi, Imphal, and Itanagar from 8:44 pm on May 5 to 1:01 am on May 6.
The Penumbral Lunar Eclipse on May 5 will have a faint impact on the Moon, which makes it difficult to notice without careful observation. Nevertheless, unlike solar eclipses, it is safe to view the lunar eclipse directly with the naked eye. Using optical tools such as binoculars or telescopes can make the observation of the eclipse easier and also poses no danger.
FAQs:Q1:When is the Lunar Eclipse on May 5 in India?
The lunar eclipse will be observable in India during the period between 8:45 PM IST on May 5 and 1:02 AM IST on May 6 when the Moon moves through the Earth's shadow.
Q2:When can you observe the maximum eclipse on May 5?
On May 5, the Lunar Eclipse will occur with the Maximum Eclipse at 10:52 pm.
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