Date 9 November 2003 | ||
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Other Instances April 2099 lunar eclipse | ||
A total lunar eclipse took place on November 9, 2003, the second of two total lunar eclipses in 2003, the first being on May 16, 2003.
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Lunar year series
It is the second of four lunar year cycles, repeating every 354 days.
Metonic series
This eclipse is the second of four Metonic cycle lunar eclipses on the same date, November 8–9, 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 be in nearly the same location relative to the background stars.
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