Penumbral lunar eclipse of Aug 5-6th 2009Picture 1 of 2

 

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 The slight darkening of the penumbra can be seen on the left edge of the left picture, taken at mid-eclipse. On the right picture, taken an hour later, when the Earth's shadow has mostly receded, there is no discernable darkening.

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