February 1971 lunar eclipse
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Lunar eclipse
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes behind the Earth so that the Earth blocks the Sun's rays from striking the Moon. This can occur only when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned exactly, or very closely so, with the Earth in the middle. Hence, a lunar eclipse can only occur the night of a...
took place on February 10, 1971. The moon passed through the center of the Earth's shadow.
Visibility
It was completely visible from North America, rising from Eastern Asia, Australia, and setting over South America, Europe and Africa.Saros series
It last occurred on January 29, 1953January 1953 lunar eclipse
A total lunar eclipse took place on January 29, 1953. The moon passed through the center of the Earth's shadow.-Visibility:It could be completely seen from Europe and Africa, seen rising from North and South America, and setting over Asia....
and will next occur on February 20, 1989
February 1989 lunar eclipse
A total lunar eclipse took place on February 20, 1989, the first of two total lunar eclipses in 1989.- Visibility :It was completely visible from Australia and most of Asia. It was visible setting in eastern Africa and Europe...
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