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(2020/05/29 14:15 HKT)

A penumbral lunar eclipse can be observed in Hong Kong between 2 and 5 am on June 6 (Saturday). The penumbral eclipse magnitude is around 0.57. For more on this eclipse, please refer to the HKO's press release and NASA's information page. The moon will only be dimmed but not disappear from view during a penumbral eclipse.

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+Rainfall distribution & RADAR image

Weather Details around Hong Kong [Details] [HKO link]

Tropical Cyclone Information [Details] [HKO link]

Real-time Weather Photos [Details] [HKO link]

The following photo shows the real-time view of Victoria Harbour, as viewed from Central towards the east.

Astronomical / Tidal Information [Details] [HKO link]

Info for 02/06/2020 (Tuesday):

Astro. Info				Tide
Sunrise	:	05:39
Sunset	:	19:04
Moonrise	:	15:26
Moonset	:	02:47

Jun 03, 11:36 HKT: Moon Perigee: 364400 km

Jun 04, 01:42 HKT: Venus Inferior Conj.

Jun 04, 20:59 HKT: Mercury Elongation: 23.6° E

Jun 06, 03:12 HKT: Full Moon

Jun 06, 03:25 HKT: Pen. Lunar Eclipse

Jun 07, 02:10 HKT: Moon Descending Node

Jun 08, 00:22 HKT: Moon South Dec.: 24.1° S

Jun 09, 01:19 HKT: Moon-Jupiter: 2.3° N

Jun 09, 10:19 HKT: Moon-Saturn: 2.8° N

Weather at a Glance [Details] [HKO link]

Data as of 16:30 on 2/6/2020

• In Brief
• Detailed

30.1 C	76 %	1008.5 hPa
All measurements taken at Hong Kong Observatory

HKO	Temp.:	30.1 C
	RH.:	76 %
	Apparent Temp.:	36.8 C (EXTREME CAUTION)
	Dew Point:	25.4 C
	Temp. of today:	30.5 / 27.4 C (Range 3.1 C)
	Mean SLP.:	1008.5 hPa
King's Park	Wind:	11 km/h (W)
	UV:	2 (Low)
	Rain:	0.0 mm (past 15 min)

Upper-Level Weather Information [Details]

Data as of 08:00 HKT on 2/6/2020 - Level of instability:

3-day Weather Forecast [Click for 9-day] [HKO link]

Data as of 16:30 HKT 02/Jun/2020

General Situation: Under the influence of an anticyclone aloft, the weather will be hot and generally fine over southeastern China in the next couple of days. Meanwhile, a southwesterly airstream will bring unsettled weather to western Guangdong. The southwesterly airstream is expected to strengthen towards the weekend and bring showers to southern China.

Date	3/6 (Wed)	4/6(Thu)	5/6(Fri)
Weather	Sunny periods. A few showers and isolated thunderstorms in the morning.	Sunny periods. Very hot during the day. Isolated showers.	Sunny periods and one or two showers.
Wind	S to SW force 3 to 4.	SW force 3 to 4.	SW force 4.
Temp.	28 - 32 °C	29 - 33 °C	28 - 32 °C
R.H.	75 - 95 %	75 - 95 %	75 - 95 %

Extended Temperature Outlook [HKO link]

Maximum temperature:

Minimum temperature:

Weather Conditions in South China Sea [Details] [HKO link]

Satellite / Radar Images [Details]

Radar: 256 km range	Radar: 128 km range	Radar: 64 km range	Satellite: IR imagery*

* The Satellite imagery above is taken by Himawari-8 operated by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).

Aviation Weather Observation Report [HKO link]

Data as of 16:30 HKT on 02 Jun 20

Original code: METAR VHHH 020830Z 29011KT 9999 SHRA FEW008 FEW012CB SCT025 28/23 Q1009 TEMPO 27020G30KT 3000 TSRA SHRA FEW010CB SCT015=

Wind	Visibility	Weather	Cloud Amount	Cloud Base	Temperature	Dew Point	Pressure (QNH)
11 knots from 290 degrees (WNW)	10 km or above	Moderate showers of rain	1 to 2 oktas 1 to 2 oktas Cumulonimbus 3 to 4 oktas	800 feet 1200 feet 2500 feet	28 oC	23 oC	1009 hPa

Next Two Hours Change	Wind	Visibility	Weather	Cloud Amount	Cloud Base
Temporarily	20 knots, gusting to 30 knots from 270 degrees (W)	3000 m	Thunderstorm with moderate rain, Moderate showers of rain	1 to 2 oktas Cumulonimbus 3 to 4 oktas	1000 feet 1500 feet

Meteorological Calculation

A. Conversion between units Please select unit --------- Temperature --------- C     Celsius F     Fahrenheit K     Kelvin R     Rankine --------- Length --------- km     Kilometre mi     Statute Mile NM     Nautical Mile --     Degree of Latitude m     Metre ft     Foot --------- Speed --------- km/h     Kilometre per Hour m/s     Metre per Second mph     Statute Mile per Hour kt     Knot (Nautical Mile per Hour) --------- Direction --------- Degree(s) => Direction --------- Pressure --------- hPa/mb     Hectopascal/Millibar inHg     Inch of Mercury atm     Atmosphere mmHg     Torr

B. Calculation of distance between places on Earth Place 1:     Lat :   Long : Place 2:     Lat :   Long :

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