Published 16:30 IST, June 5th 2020

What time is the Lunar Eclipse tonight in the United Kingdom? Details here

What time is the Lunar Eclipse tonight in the UK? Know all the details about the timing, what it is, how long it will appear, maximum lunar eclipse time & more.

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A penumbral eclipse is going to appear for people on Earth to enjoy its mesmerizing beauty. A penumbral lunar eclipse is considered to be dimmer and fainter than dark core of earth’s show. This makes it hard for a viewer to tell it apart from a rmal full moon. This year it is said to have a Strawberry-like colour or it may opt a tea-coloured hue inste of rmal Pearly white colour that it has.

Moon Eclipse happens when moon passes into earth’s penumbra and this year it is expected to pass through 57 per cent of it. Here is all you need to kw about what time is lunar eclipse in United Kingdom and more.

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What time is Lunar Eclipse tonight in UK?

Today i.e. June 5, 2020, moon will travel through faint penumbral portion of Earth’s show. According to data provided by reports, total duration of Moon Eclipse is going to be around 3 hours 18 minutes.

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In United Kingdom, lunar eclipse will appear on June 5, 2020, at 18:45 PM BST till 22:04 PM BST. reports also say that eclipse will be at its peak on June 5, 21:06 PM BST for people to enjoy its beauty. When eclipse will be at its greatest visible magnitude, Earth will cover 57 per cent of moon inside umbral show of Earth.

most visible moment of today's eclipse can only be seen in eastern coast of Magascar near sea coast when Earth comes to partially eclipse moon. However, or cities like London, Birmingham, and ors will also be able to observe eclipse.

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In USA, Eclipse will begin at 15:12 PM ET whereas in South Africa it will begin at 19:45 PM CAT. In India, it will appear on June 5, 2020, at 11:15 PM IST till June 6, 02:34 AM IST.

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When is next lunar eclipse in UK?

A penumbral lunar eclipse is t so rare as it is going to occur two times more in 2020. next penumbral lunar eclipse of 2020 will be on 4th or 5th July. last penumbral lunar eclipse of year is going to appear on 29th or 30th vember.

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16:30 IST, June 5th 2020