Penumbral lunar eclipse to occur tonight from 8:59 pm

KATHMANDU, May 5: A penumbral lunar eclipse will occur tonight on the full moon day. 

According to the Nepal Astronomical Society (NASO), the penumbral lunar eclipse will start at approximately 8:59 pm and end at 1:16 am on May 6. 

This is neither a partial nor a total lunar eclipse. Penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the moon enters the Earth's penumbra, the outer part of the shadow, informed NASO's President Suresh Bhattarai. 

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It is very difficult to spot this kind of eclipse with the naked eyes since the moon will be a bit fainter, the NASO said.

Although the existence of this eclipse is acknowledged in scientific belief, it is not acknowledged in religious texts. Hence, no religious and cultural beliefs are applicable in this eclipse.

The sky gazers can take a picture of the moon tonight if the weather permits, said NASO.

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