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Last March 9, we were able to witness a Partial Solar Eclipse, thanks to clear skies. Tonight, it’s the moon’s turn to hold its own spectacle called the Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.
 

 
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For the Penumbral Lunar Eclipse to take place, a Full Moon is required. Since penumbra refers to the shaded outer region of an object, during this phenomenon, the moon’s southern portion will have a slightly darker shade. This happens when the moon passes by the penumbra of the Earth. Its visual transformation may not be as dramatic as a Total Lunar Eclipse; still, it is an astronomical event worth observing.

 
 
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The Penumbral Lunar Eclipse will happen tonight from 5:37 PM until 9:57 PM with its peak at 7:47 PM here in the Philippines. It can also be seen in Northern America, some parts of Southern America, much of Asia, Australia, the Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic and Antarctica.
 

If you wish to witness a Total Lunar Eclipse, mark your calendars—particularly on January 31, 2018. Next year, in 2017, two lunar eclipses will occur— the Penumbral and the second Partial Lunar Eclipse.