Diksia.com - Here is an explanation of what a penumbral lunar eclipse is, complete with its phase table.
The penumbral lunar eclipse phenomenon will occur across Indonesia on May 5-6, 2023.
The duration of the penumbral lunar eclipse from the beginning of the eclipse phase (P1) to the end of the eclipse (P4) is 4 hours 21 minutes 28 seconds.
All phases of the penumbral lunar eclipse can be observed in Indonesia.
So what is a penumbral lunar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse itself is an event where the sun’s light is blocked by the earth, preventing all of it from reaching the moon.
This event, which is a consequence of the dynamic movement of the positions of the Sun, Earth and Moon, occurs only during the full moon phase and can be predicted in advance.
Citing the Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG) website, a penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the positions of the moon, sun and earth coincide.
As a result, the moon only enters the penumbra of the earth.
Therefore, when the eclipse reaches its peak, the moon appears dimmer than the full moon.
The schedule and phases of the penumbral lunar eclipse of May 5-6, 2023 are as follows.
Schedule for the penumbral lunar eclipse of May 5-6, 2023 across Indonesia:
- Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Phase (UT):
- Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Phase (WIB):
- Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Phase (WITA):
- Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Phase (WIT):
The penumbral lunar eclipse of May 5, 2023 is known to be the 24th of the 73 members of the Saros-141 series.
The previous lunar eclipse associated with this eclipse was the penumbral lunar eclipse on April 24, 2005.
The next lunar eclipse associated with this lunar eclipse will be a partial lunar eclipse on May 16, 2041.
Eclipse phenomenon throughout the year 2023
In 2023 there will be 4 (four) eclipses, namely 2 (two) solar eclipses and 2 (two) lunar eclipses, 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.
