June 4, 2012, Partial Lunar Eclipse Sky Map

Sky map for the June 4, 2012, partial lunar eclipse.

Partial Lunar Eclipse Map for June 4, 2012

This map shows areas of visibility around the world for the partial lunar eclipse on June 4, 2012.

Earth's Umbra and Penumbra Diagram for Partial Lunar Eclipse of June 4, 2012.

This diagram shows the expected path of the moon through the Earth's shadow on June 4, 2012.

Anatomy of a Lunar Eclipse

How a Lunar Eclipse Occurs: Earth creates a full shadow (umbra) and partial shadow (penumbra). If everything is lined up just right, the umbral shadow can create a total lunar eclipse.

Partial Lunar Eclipse of June 4, 2012

This diagram explains the partial lunar eclipse of June 4, 2012.

Timetable for Partial Lunar Eclipse of June 4, 2012

The table below gives times of each phase of the eclipse for various time zones in North America and Hawaii on June 4, 2012.

Partial Lunar Eclipse of June 4, 2012: Observer's Guide (Images)

Date: 31 May 2012 Time: 05:42 PM ET
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