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Lunar EclipsePartial Lunar

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Partial lunar eclipse, magnitude 0.043

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Event Estimates

TypePartial Lunar
Peak Time07:12 PM UTC
StatusConfirmed
* Detailed local timings and magnitude require precise geolocation.

Region

This eclipse is centered at 24.04°, 72.69°. Check the map for the full path of visibility.

Magnitude0.043

Shadow Geometry

Umbra Radius4670 km
Penumbra Radius8072 km
* Calculated using NASA JPL ephemerides and shadow cone geometry

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