May 2040 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...
will take place on May 26, 2040. The moon will pass through the center of the Earth's shadow.
Visibility
It will be completely visible over Australia and the Pacific, seen rising over Eastern Asia, and setting over North and South America.
Lunar year series (354 days)
This eclipse is the third of four lunar year eclipses occurring at the moon's ascending node.The lunar year series repeats after 12 lunations or 354 days (Shifting back about 10 days in sequential years). Because of the date shift, the Earth's shadow will be about 11 degrees west in sequential events.
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