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In New Delhi and Mumbai, one can witness the Penumbral Lunar Eclipse on May 5 from 10:52 pm to 1:01 am on May 6, says Timeanddate.com..
However, one should remember that a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse is difficult to observe due to the subtle dimming effect and the imperfect alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth...
A Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon and casts a shadow..
In a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, the Moon passes into the lighter outer region of the Earth's shadow, called the Penumbra..
According to Space.com, the Penumbral Eclipse will not be visible at all from North America, South America and some parts of Europe as the Moon will be below the horizon for the entire time Earth is in the shadow of the Moon..
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