Penumbral lunar eclipse in Hong Kong on November 30
***************************************************
As the elevation of the Moon will be rather low during the eclipse, the event can be best observed at places with an unobstructed view of the horizon towards the east and northeast. Details of this penumbral lunar eclipse are as follows:
| Date | Time | Phenomenon | Elevation | Direction (Azimuth) |
| November 30 (Monday) | 3.30pm | Moon enters penumbra | Below the horizon | -- |
| 5.38pm | Moonrise | -1 degree | East-northeast (68 degrees) |
|
| 5.42pm | Maximum eclipse | 0 degree | East-northeast (68 degrees) |
|
| 7.56pm | Moon leaves penumbra | 29 degrees | East-northeast (78 degrees) |
The eclipse will begin at 3.30pm and end at 7.56pm, with the maximum eclipse occurring at 5.42pm, which will be four minutes after moonrise. The whole process (from moonrise to the moon leaving the penumbra) will last for two hours and 18 minutes.
For the latest weather conditions and the astronomical observation conditions on November 30, please refer to the 9-day Weather Forecast issued by the Hong Kong Observatory (www.hko.gov.hk/en/wxinfo/currwx/fnd.htm) and the Weather Information for Astronomical Observation webpage (www.hko.gov.hk/en/gts/astronomy/astro_portal.html).
The next lunar eclipse observable in Hong Kong will be a total lunar eclipse on May 26, 2021.
Ends/Monday, November 16, 2020
Issued at HKT 15:00
Issued at HKT 15:00
NNNN