Across Four Continents, Witness the Moon Crossing Earth's Shadow This Weekend

A partial lunar eclipse will occur this Saturday, October 28, 2023.

The eclipse will be visible from all of Europe, Africa, most of Asia, and western Australia.

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The partial eclipse will begin at 3:34 p.m. ET and end at 4:52 p.m. ET.

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During the partial eclipse, the moon will appear to have a bite taken out of it.

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A penumbral eclipse will also occur on Saturday, beginning at 2:01 p.m. ET and ending at 6:26 p.m. ET.

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During a penumbral eclipse, the moon passes through Earth's outer shadow, causing it to dim slightly.

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To view the partial lunar eclipse, simply look up at the sky during the time of the eclipse. No special equipment is needed.

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