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Lunar EclipsePenumbral Lunar

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Penumbral lunar eclipse, magnitude 0.738

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Event Estimates

TypePenumbral Lunar
Peak Time12:00 PM UTC
StatusConfirmed
* Detailed local timings and magnitude require precise geolocation.

Region

This eclipse is centered at -0.34°, -178.19°. Check the map for the full path of visibility.

Magnitude0.738

Shadow Geometry

Umbra Radius4483 km
Penumbra Radius8259 km
* Calculated using NASA JPL ephemerides and shadow cone geometry

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