September 2006 lunar eclipse

Visibility

It was completely visible over most of Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia.

A simulated view of the earth from the center of the moon at maximum eclipse.

Degania A, Israel

Metonic cycle (19 years)

This eclipse is the first of four Metonic cycle lunar eclipses on the same date, September 7, 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.