解説28 - 29 October 2023 partial lunar eclipse maximum.jpg
English: A lunar eclipse is an event where sunlight falling on the Moon is obstructed by Earth. In a partial lunar eclipse, such as this one on 28 October 2023 (29 October local time), the shadow of Earth does not fully cover the Moon. This picture shows the maximum extent of Earth's shadow during the eclipse, at around 20:15 UTC on 28 October 2023 (local time: 1:45 IST - 29 October).