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February 2027 lunar eclipse

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February 2027 lunar eclipse

A penumbral lunar eclipse will take place on February 20-21, 2027.

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Saros series

It is part of Saros cycle 143.

Metonic cycle (19 years)

This is the last of five Metonic lunar eclipses.

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.

References

February 2027 lunar eclipse Wikipedia