The times for tonight΄s partial lunar eclipse
Astronomy Society
16 Jul 2019
/ 09:45
CORFU. Although there is a possibility of rain in Corfu on Tuesday night the partial lunar eclipse will be visible in Greece.
The phenomenon - when the moon enters the Earth's shadow - begins at 23:01 Greek time.
The Penumbral Eclipse begins at 21:43. This is invisible to the naked eye but will gradually become visible. The moon will rise at approximately 21:00 and will be at a height of approximately 17 degrees.
Observers will need to have unobstructed views towards south-southeast to witness the phenomenon.
According to Corfu Astronomy Society the times are as follows:
Penumbral Eclipse begins - 21:43 (the moon has already risen)
Partial Eclipse begins - 23:01
Maximum Eclipse - 00:30
Partial Eclipse ends - 01:59
Penumbral Eclipse ends - 03:17
Corfu Astronomy Society will be setting up a telescope at the Aktaion on Tuesday 16 July at 22:00 giving members of the public the opportunity to observe the partial lunar eclipse.
In case of clouds or rain the observation will not take place.
The Penumbral Eclipse begins at 21:43. This is invisible to the naked eye but will gradually become visible. The moon will rise at approximately 21:00 and will be at a height of approximately 17 degrees.
Observers will need to have unobstructed views towards south-southeast to witness the phenomenon.
According to Corfu Astronomy Society the times are as follows:
Penumbral Eclipse begins - 21:43 (the moon has already risen)
Partial Eclipse begins - 23:01
Maximum Eclipse - 00:30
Partial Eclipse ends - 01:59
Penumbral Eclipse ends - 03:17
Corfu Astronomy Society will be setting up a telescope at the Aktaion on Tuesday 16 July at 22:00 giving members of the public the opportunity to observe the partial lunar eclipse.
In case of clouds or rain the observation will not take place.
