If you are lucky, in addition to the penumbral lunar eclipse, you can also observe the phenomenon of the Eta Aquariid meteor shower, which usually occurs simultaneously between April 19 and May 28.
“The Eta Aquariid meteor shower typically occurs when Earth enters the meteoroid/dust stream from the remnants of Halley’s Comet that passed decades ago. Although they occur together, these two phenomena are unrelated,” Rhorom said.
How to see the penumbral lunar eclipse
However, Rhorom revealed that the penumbral lunar eclipse is difficult to view without the help of a camera.
“Because it’s only a faint full moon, this eclipse doesn’t resemble a partial or total eclipse where the moon appears reddish,” he explained.
To watch the penumbral lunar eclipse, people can check local weather conditions and take time to watch the sky tonight.
For the public wanting to record this phenomenon, digital cameras make documentation easier.
The Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG) has also published the schedule for the penumbral lunar eclipse on May 5-6, 2023 on its official website.
- The solar eclipse begins (P1) on 12/22/09 WIB, 12/23/08 WITA, 12/00/09 WIT.
- The peak of the penumbral lunar eclipse occurs at 00:22:52 WIB, 01:22:52 WITA, 02:22:52 WIT.
- Then the solar eclipse (P4) ends at 02:33:36 WIB, 03:33:36 WITA, 04:33:36 WIT.
The duration of the eclipse from the beginning of the eclipse phase (P1) to the end of the eclipse (P4) is 4 hours 21 minutes 28 seconds.
BMKG said that all phases of the lunar eclipse were observed in Indonesia.
The penumbral lunar eclipse of May 5, 2023 is the 24th of 73 members of the Saros 141 series.
The previous lunar eclipse associated with this eclipse was the penumbral lunar eclipse of April 24, 2005.
The next lunar eclipse associated with this lunar eclipse is the partial lunar eclipse on May 16, 2041.
In 2023 there will be 4 (four) eclipses, namely 2 (two) solar eclipses and 2 (two) lunar eclipses.
The details are as follows:
- Hybrid Solar Eclipse (GMH) of April 20, 2023 observable from Indonesia.
- Penumbral Lunar Eclipse (GBP) May 5-6, 2023 observable from Indonesia.
- Annular Solar Eclipse (GMC) on October 14, 2023 which cannot be observed from Indonesia.
- Partial Lunar Eclipse (GBS) of October 29, 2023 observable from Indonesia.
