A penumbral lunar eclipse will be visible from 5 June. While it’s not the most exciting eclipse, South Africa is a stargazing hub. Astronomy enthusiasts should keep their eye on the sky from 7:45pm.
During a penumbral eclipse, Earth’s main shadow doesn’t cover the Moon, according to Time and Date. This makes it a bit tricky to see as the shadowed part is only slightly fainter than the rest of the moon. In other words, the Moon does not appear partially or totally eclipsed during the event.
The Moon will move through the faint part of the Earth’s shadow from 7:45pm on 5 June until 11:04pm. The moon may be mistaken for a full moon, as it will appear larger.
The peak of this lunar event will be at 9:45pm.
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