Lunar eclipse 2020: the fourth and last lunar eclipse is penumbral on November 30
The fourth and final lunar eclipse of 2020 is only three days away. This lunar eclipse will be penumbral when the Moon goes dark for a few hours. The November lunar eclipse (full moon) is also called a beaver lunar eclipse in many parts of the world. Full moons, particularly in Europe and America, have many names linked to the cultural and social landscape. In North America, the November Full Moon is called the Beaver Moon since the beaver hunting season would begin around this time. The November full moon is also called the icy moon or oak moon in some countries.
The lunar eclipse is a celestial event that occurs when the Moon moves into the Earth’s shadow. There are three types of lunar eclipses: total, partial, and penumbral. A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks some of the Sun’s light from reaching the Moon directly. Although this penumbral eclipse will be the longest of the year, it will not be visible in India.
Lunar eclipse of November 30: here is everything you need to know
- In India, the lunar eclipse will begin at 1:04 pm and end at 5:22 pm
- The penumbral lunar eclipse will not be visible in India as the Moon will be below the horizon
- Much of Europe, Asia, Australia, North America, South America, the Pacific and the Atlantic will witness the lunar eclipse as long as the weather is clear (Source: timeanddate.com)
- Lima, the capital of Peru, will witness the penumbral shadow first at 2:32 am (local time) on November 30.
- 2020 has four lunar eclipses; all penumbrals. The last three took place on January 10, June 5, July 4
- The next lunar eclipse will occur on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 when a Full Moon enters the Earth’s shadow.
- It will be a total lunar eclipse, visible from Australia, parts of the western United States, western South America, and Southeast Asia.
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