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Created on 23rd Sept 2000
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By HazarryHAA
Penumbral Eclipse of the Moon will occur on 2001 December 30 In Brunei. This is the fifth and the last eclipse for the year 2001. The beginning of the penumbral phase visible in North America, Central America, South America except the eastern coast, Greenland, extreme northwestern Europe, northeast Asia, Arctic, most of New Zealand, North Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, eastern Philippine Sea, and Coral Sea; the end visible in North America except eastern coast, Greenland, Arctic, northern part of Central America, Asia, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, the North Pacific Ocean, South Pacific Ocean except southeastern part, and eastern portion of the Indian Ocean. Penumbral
Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through Earth's
penumbral shadow. It is only academic interest since and unlike
the total and partial lunar eclipses, the penumbral eclipses are
quite difficult to see, even with a telescope. Lunar eclipses are
completely safe to watch.
The eclipse is actually started right after the moon rises (18:14 Local Time). At this time, however, the effect of the eclipse will not be visible since the day is still bright (sun sets at 18:17:58 Local Time). The mid eclipse will occur at 18:29:12 Local Time. As the moon is rising, the darkening effect on the moon will become more visible, though only slight colour change changes will be observed. The moon will appear orange-yellow and will not be disappear because it will not enter the Umbra. As the moon leaving the penumbra it will become brighter and the eclipse will end at 20:33:12 Local Time. (See diagram above and summary of the eclipse below)
SUMMARY OF 30th DECEMBER 2001 PENUMBRAL ECLIPSE
Penumbral Eclipse of the Moon Bandar Seri Begawan,
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