Penumbral lunar eclipse in Hong Kong on June 6
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| Date | Time | Phenomenon | Elevation | Direction (Azimuth) |
| June 5 (Friday) | 6.38pm | Moonrise | -1 degree | East-southeast (112 degrees) |
| June 6 (Saturday) |
1.43am | Moon enters penumbra | 41 degrees | South-southwest (207 degrees) |
| 3.25am | Maximum eclipse | 27 degrees | Southwest (229 degrees) |
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| 5.07am | Moon leaves penumbra | 8 degrees | West-southwest (242 degrees) |
A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the moon only enters the penumbra of the Earth but not the umbra. During the event, the moon will become slightly dimmer. The eclipse will begin at 1.43am and end at 5.07am, with the maximum eclipse occurring at 3.25am.
For the latest weather conditions and the astronomical observation conditions on June 6, please refer to the 9-day Weather Forecast issued by the Hong Kong Observatory (www.hko.gov.hk/en/wxinfo/currwx/fnd.htm) and the Weather Information for Astronomical Observation webpage (www.hko.gov.hk/en/gts/astronomy/astro_portal.html).
The next lunar eclipse observable in Hong Kong will occur on November 30 this year. It will also be a penumbral lunar eclipse.
Ends/Thursday, May 21, 2020
Issued at HKT 15:00
Issued at HKT 15:00
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