Lunar Eclipse and full moon on 5 July 2020

Penumbral lunar Eclipse July 5, 2020 can be seen in the Western hemisphere

July 5, 2020 residents of the Western hemisphere will witness a unique cosmic phenomenon – penumbral lunar Eclipse. In the evening and at night the moon is temporarily a new look and become slightly reddish. Eclipse of the moon will last 2 hours and 45 minutes. At this time our natural satellite will pass through the outer shadow of the Earth, creating a penumbral lunar Eclipse.

Penumbral lunar Eclipse occurs when the Moon is only slightly closed by the shadow cast by the Earth. During a total Eclipse, the Moon usually turns red, called the blood Moon. But the lunar Eclipse of July 5, 2020 only slightly affect the color of our satellite.

The darkening of the moon's surface will be visible without a telescope. The celestial phenomenon will occur in the period from 7:29 to 7:44 am. The maximum phase will have 7:30 Kyiv time (4:30 GMT). Peak of the Eclipse in the July new moon is also called the "Thunder Moon". The name comes from the summer storms that often happen in this summer season. The full moon in July, also has several historical names: hay Moon, Honey Moon or Rose Moon.

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