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A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes through the Earth's penumbra.

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A penumbral lunar eclipse takes place when the Moon moves through the faint, outer part of the Earth's shadow.

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When is the next penumbral lunar eclipse in the US in 2013?

The next penumbral lunar eclipse that will be visible from the U.S will be on October 18th 2013. This penumbral lunar eclipse will also be visible from Europe, Africa, and Asia.


When do the solar and the lunar eclipse occurs in 2013?

Eclipses of 2013: --------------------- April 25 - partial lunar eclipse May 10 - annular solar eclipse May 25 - penumbral lunar eclipse October 18 - penumbral lunar eclipse November 3 - hybrid solar eclipse


When is the next lunar eclipse going to occur?

"Next" is a moving target, of course. This post was written on June 6, 2012, and the "next" lunar eclipse will be a penumbral lunar eclipse on November 28, 2012. In a penumbral lunar eclipse, the Moon becomes a little darker than normal, but generally not enough darker to be noticeable. There will be a partial lunar eclipse on April 25, 2013, and a couple more penumbral eclipses. The next total lunar eclipse will be April 15. 2014.


What moon phase is visible during a lunar eclipse?

A lunar eclipse happens during a full moon


When is the next lunar eclipse in earth?

There will be a penumbral lunar eclipse on August 6, 2009 (you won't notice it), and a partial lunar eclipse on December 31, 2009, visible from the Eastern Hemisphere.


How often can a lunar eclipse be seen from Oklahoma?

On average, every other year or so. There will be a partial lunar eclipse which should be visible in Oklahoma on June 4, 2012, and a total lunar eclipse on April 15, 2014. There are several penumbral lunar eclipses between now and then, but penumbral eclipses are of interest only to astronomers.


Is their a lunar eclipse in 2012?

Depending on your location; Lunar Eclipses Partial Jun 4 Penumbral Nov 28


Is there a solar or lunar eclipse this year?

2012 May 20: Annular Solar Eclipse 2012 Jun 04: Partial Lunar Eclipse 2012 Nov 13: Total Solar Eclipse 2012 Nov 28: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse


When is the next eclipse in Iowa?

Nov 28, 2012 a penumbral lunar eclipse will be visible also from Iowa May 25, 2013 a total lunar eclipse will be visible also from Iowa


Can a lunar eclipse happen during a gibbous moon?

a lunar eclipse only happens when the moon is completly full


What does the Moon enter when a partial lunar eclipse begins?

It first enters the penumbral shadow, or outer shadow caused by the Sun shining "around" the Earth. For a "partial" lunar eclipse, the Moon eventually but only partly enters the dark red "umbral shadow." If it doesn't, the eclipse is called a penumbral eclipse.


What happens if you were born on the eclipse?

Nothing will happen if you are born during a solar or lunar eclipse.