Thursday 04 May 2023, 10.24 a.m.
On May 4, 2023, reporters from Prachin Buri Province reported that was notified by public relations National Astronomical Research Institute (Public Organization) (Dr.), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (Wor.) reveals that the night of May 5 until the early morning of May 6, 2023 will occur a phenomenon. “Pumbrella Lunar Eclipse” at approximately 22:14 – 02:31 hrs., corresponding to the night of the full moon. During the phenomenon, the moon’s brightness will decrease slightly. Difficult to notice changes
Mr. Suparerk Khaehanon, director of the Astronomy Academic and Communication Service Center, Dr. Dr. revealed that Friday night, May 5, 2023 until the early hours of Saturday, May 6, 2023, which is a full moon night. A penumbral lunar eclipse will occur. Around 22:14 – 02:31 (Thailand time), the moon will start moving into the shadow of the world from about 22:14 on May 5, 2023.
and enters the penumbra at about 00:22 on May 6, 2023, then slowly moves out of the penumbra Until the end of the phenomenon at about 2:31 a.m. It was quite difficult to notice the change. not clear to the naked eye Because the moon orbits partially into the shadow of the Earth. and did not pass through the shadowy area The moon therefore does not appear dented. The full moon will still be visible, but the brightness in the penumbra will only decrease. If you take a picture to compare the brightness during the phenomenon, you can see the change in brightness of the moon more clearly.
for the lunar eclipse next time in Thailand There will be a partial lunar eclipse on October 29, 2023. Those interested can follow the information on Facebook NARIT, National Astronomical Research Institute or the website www.NARIT.or.th, Mr. Suparerk said.