| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Richmond Hill, Ontario |
| Begins: | ven 6 mai 2050, 20 h 28 |
| Maximum: | ven 6 mai 2050, 20 h 32 -0,275 Magnitude |
| Ends: | ven 6 mai 2050, 21 h 20 |
| Duration: | 52 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
6 mai 2050 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Richmond Hill
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Richmond Hill. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (EDT) for Richmond Hill.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 h 40 ven 6 mai | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon | -48.7° | |
| 16 h 47 ven 6 mai | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | -37.9° | |
| 18 h 09 ven 6 mai | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse begins Below horizon | -24.1° | |
| 18 h 30 ven 6 mai | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | -20.4° | |
| 18 h 52 ven 6 mai | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse ends Below horizon | -16.7° | |
| 20 h 13 ven 6 mai | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | -2.5° | |
| 20 h 28 ven 6 mai | Rising | Moonrise Rising | -0.2° | |
| 20 h 32 ven 6 mai | Maximum in Richmond Hill This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Richmond Hill. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Richmond Hill because the Moon is below the horizon at that time. Since the Moon is near the horizon at this time, we recommend going to a high point or finding an unobstructed area with free sight to East-southeast for the best view of the eclipse. | 0.2° | ||
| 21 h 20 ven 6 mai | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to East-southeast. | 7.1° |
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The curvature of the shadow's path and the apparent rotation of the Moon's disk is due to the Earth's rotation.
The total phase of this lunar eclipse is not visible in Richmond Hill, but it can be observed there as a penumbral lunar eclipse. A penumbral lunar eclipse can be a bit hard to see as the shadowed part is only a little bit fainter than the rest of the Moon.
Cloud Coverage (6 mai)
In the past, this day was cloudy 61% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Richmond Hill
| Eclipse Visibility From Richmond Hill | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mai 2050 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse | ||
| 29–30 oct 2050 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse | ||
| 14 nov 2050 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse | ||
| 25–26 avr 2051 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse | ||
| 30 mar 2052 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse | Note: Click on the date link for details in Richmond Hill, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. | |
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