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Kolkata: The first celestial event of 2020, a penumbral lunar eclipse, will takeplace on January 10 and skywatchers will be able to witness the phenomenon from all corners of India, including Bengal. The lunar eclipse on Friday will be the first of four penumbral lunar eclipses that will take place this year, Duari said, adding, the other three penumbral lunar eclipses will occur on June 5, July 5 and November 30. The penumbral lunar eclipse will also be visible from different countries in Asia, Africa, Australia and Europe, he said. In a normal lunar eclipse, the moon passes through the central part of the earth's shadow called umbra, and one witnesses considerable darkening of the lunar disc. But in case of January 10 penumbral lunar eclipse there will be only a slightdimming of the lunar surface, the statement quoted Duari as saying..