A partial lunar eclipse took place on August 27, 1988.[1]
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This eclipse is part of Saros cycle series 118.
Descending node | Ascending node | |||||
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Saros | Date | Type Viewing |
Saros | Date Viewing |
Type Chart |
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113 | 1988 Mar 03 |
Penumbral |
118 | 1988 Aug 27 |
Partial |
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123 | 1989 Feb 20 |
Total |
128 | 1989 Aug 17 |
Total |
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133 | 1990 Feb 09 |
Total |
138 | 1990 Aug 06 |
Partial |
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143 | 1991 Jan 30 |
Penumbral |
148 | 1991 Jul 26 |
Penumbral |
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Last set | 1987 Apr 14 | Last set | 1987 Oct 07 | |||
Next set | 1991 Dec 21 | Next set | 1991 Jun 27 |
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 be in nearly the same location relative to the background stars.
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