Tanjungpinang Residents Can See The Lunar Penumbra Eclipse From 22.12 To Tomorrow

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TANJUNGPINANG - BMKG said the penumbral lunar eclipse could be observed in Tanjungpinang City, Riau Islands Province (Kepri), Friday, May 5, starting at 22.12 WIB until Saturday at 02.33 WIB.

"The entire phase of the penumbral lunar eclipse can be observed in Indonesia, one of which is in Tanjungpinang," said BMKG Tanjungpinang forecaster Arifah Dwi Yuliani as quoted by Antara, Friday, May 5.

Arifah said that the penumbral lunar eclipse can be seen directly with the eyes without the help of certain equipment such as binoculars or telescopes. In addition, he said, the potential impact of the penumbral lunar eclipse on the environment is also not so significant, so people are advised not to worry. "Even if there is an increase in sea level, it is very small," he said.

The eclipse of the lunar eclipse occurs when the position of the moon, sun, and earth are aligned, which makes the moon only enter the shadow of the earth's penumbra, as a result when the peak of the eclipse occurs the moon will appear fainter than the full moon. In 2023 there will be four eclipses, namely two solar eclipses and two lunar eclipses. With details of the Hybrid Sun Eclipse (GMH) April 20, 2023 which can be observed from Indonesia. Then the 5-6 May 2023 Penumbra Moon Eclipse (GBP) can be observed from Indonesia. The Sun Ring Eclipse (GMC) October 14, 2023, which cannot be observed from Indonesia. Partial lunar eclipse (GBS) October 29, 2023, which can be observed from Indonesia.

"One of the main functions of BMKG as a government institution is to provide information and time service, including information on lunar and solar eclipses," said Arifah.