Lunar eclipse, LIVE: the astronomical phenomenon this May 5, minute by minute

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The first lunar eclipse of the season – a deep penumbral lunar eclipse – will take hold in the sky during the night of the From 5 to 6 May 2023.

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As with lunar eclipses, they are only visible on the part of our planet where it is night when they occur. In this opportunity, Asia, Australia and most of Europe and Africa.

Although many areas of the planet will not be able to contemplate the phenomenon, those who are passionate about this type of event will be able to follow the live in this note.

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This May 5th we will witness a deep penumbral lunar eclipse.  Photo: Shutterstock

This May 5th we will witness a deep penumbral lunar eclipse. Photo: Shutterstock

What is a lunar eclipse?

The Moon orbits our planet about once every 29 days and, as it rotates around the Earth, its position relative to the Sun causes it to change phase.

A lunar eclipse It is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon and generates a shadow cone that obscures our natural satellite.

THE lunar eclipses can only occur when the the moon is full. And it occurs if the Moon is just crossing a shadow portion of our planet.

In a total lunar eclipse -this is not the case-, the moon can also appear with a rust because the earth’s atmosphere absorbs the other colors while some of the sunlight is bent towards it.

Lunar eclipses always occur on a full moon.  Photo: AP

Lunar eclipses always occur on a full moon. Photo: AP

How many types of lunar eclipse are there?

Astronomers recognize that there are three basic types of lunar eclipse:

Total lunar eclipse. These eclipses occur when the full moon passes through the shadow of the Earth. They are distinguished by the range of colors that the star can take on during the total phase.

Partial lunar eclipse. These types of eclipses occur when part of the Moon passes through the dark shadow of the Earth. The remaining area of ​​our natural satellite appears bright despite being in dim light.

Penumbral lunar eclipse. During these eclipses, the Moon passes through the penumbral shadow of the Earth. They are quite difficult to see with the naked eye.

There are three types of lunar eclipse: total, partial and penumbral.  Photo: Shutterstock

There are three types of lunar eclipse: total, partial and penumbral. Photo: Shutterstock

Lunar eclipse of May 5, 2023: what time will it be seen?

According to what you describe starwalk.spaceHe lunar eclipse penumbral will begin May 5 at 3:14 PM UT (5:14 PM in Spain; 11:14 AM in Miami, New York, Bolivia, and Venezuela; 12:14 PM in Argentina and Chile; and 10:14 AM in Colombia and Peru).

He eclipse will reach his Maximum point at 5:22 PM UT (8:22 PM in Spain; 2:22 PM in Miami, New York, Bolivia and Venezuela; 3:22 PM in Argentina and Chile; and 1:22 PM in Colombia and Peru).

As for the completion, the lunar eclipse It will end on May 5 at 19:31 UT (22:31 in Spain; 15:31 in Miami, New York, Bolivia and Venezuela; 16:31 in Argentina and Chile; and 14:31 in Colombia and Peru.

In total, the eclipse will extend for 4 hours and 18 minutes and it will take place in the constellation Libra.

Lunar eclipse of May 5, 2023: where will it be seen?

In this lunar eclipsethe apparent diameter of the Moon will be only 0.1% smaller than average because it occurs 5.5 days before perigeewhich will take place on May 11th.

This lunar eclipse penumbra will be fully visible in Asia and Australia. When the moon rises or sets, it will also be possible to see it in Africa and in eastern and central Europe, details the specialized site.

Source: Clarin

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