May 1966 lunar eclipse

A penumbral lunar eclipse took place on May 4, 1966.[1]

Visibility

Lunar year series

Lunar eclipse series sets from 1966–1969
Descending node   Ascending node
Saros Date
Viewing
Type
Chart
Saros Date
Viewing
Type
Chart
111 1966 May 4
Penumbral
116 1966 Oct 29
Penumbral
121 1967 Apr 24
Total
126 1967 Oct 18
Total
131 1968 Apr 13
Total
136 1968 Oct 6
Total
141 1969 Apr 2
Penumbral
146 1969 Sep 25
Penumbral
Last set 1965 Jun 14 Last set 1965 Dec 8
Next set 1970 Feb 21 Next set 1969 Aug 27

Metonic series

The Metonic cycle repeats nearly exactly every 19 years and represents a Saros cycle plus one lunar year. Because it occurs on the same calendar date, the earth's shadow will in nearly the same location relative to the background stars.

See also

Notes


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