May 1985 lunar eclipse

A total lunar eclipse took place on May 4, 1985. [1]

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Visibility

It is seen rising over the whole of Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. The eclipse was sighted over the Philippines at night. The second also followed on October 28, 1985.

Related eclipses

Lunar year series

Lunar eclipse series sets from 1984-1987
Descending node   Ascending node
Saros Date
Viewing		 Type
Chart		 Saros Date
Viewing		 Type
Chart
111 1984 May 15
 Penumbral
 116 1984 Nov 08
 Penumbral
121 1985 May 04
 Total
 126 1985 Oct 28
 Total
131 1986 Apr 24
 Total
 136 1986 Oct 17
 Total
141 1987 Apr 14
 Penumbral
 146 1987 Oct 07
 Penumbral
Last set 1984 Jun 13 Last set 1983 Dec 20
Next set 1988 Mar 03 Next set 1988 Aug 27

Metonic series

This eclipse is the second of four Metonic cycle lunar eclipses on the same date, May 4-5, each separated by 19 years:

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.

Ascending node Descending node
  1. 1966 May 4 - Penumbral (111)
  2. 1985 May 4 - Total (121)
  3. 2004 May 4 - Total (131)
  4. 2023 May 5 - Penumbral (141)
  1. 1966 Oct 29 - Penumbral (116)
  2. 1985 Oct 28 - Total (126)
  3. 2004 Oct 28 - Total (136)
  4. 2023 Oct 28 - Partial (146)
  5. 2042 Oct 28 - Penumbral (156)

Saros series

It is a member of Saros cycle 121.

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Hermit Eclipse: Saros cycle 121

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