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Penumbral lunar eclipse in Hong Kong on May 5
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     A penumbral lunar eclipse will occur in Hong Kong on the evening of May 5 (Friday) and last until the small hours of the next day. A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes through the penumbra of the earth but not the umbra. During the event, the moon will only become slightly dimmer. The eclipse will begin at 11.12pm on May 5 and end at 3.34am on May 6, with the maximum eclipse occurring at 1.23am on May 6. If weather permits, the event can be observed at most places with an unobstructed view towards the south. Details of this penumbral lunar eclipse are as follows:
 
Date Time Phenomenon Elevation Direction (Azimuth)
May 5
(Friday)		 6.32pm Moonrise -1 degree East-southeast
（107 degrees）
11.12pm Moon enters penumbra 47 degrees South-southeast
（158 degrees）
May 6
(Saturday)		 1.23am Maximum eclipse 47 degrees South-southwest
（203 degrees）
3.34am Moon leaves penumbra 28 degrees Southwest
（233 degrees）
 
     For the latest weather condition and the astronomical observation condition on May 5, please refer to the Hong Kong Observatory's latest weather forecast and the Weather Information for Astronomical Observation webpage.
 
     The next lunar eclipse observable in Hong Kong will be a partial lunar eclipse on October 29 this year.
 
 
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