December 2038 lunar eclipse
Template:Short description Template:Infobox lunar eclipse A penumbral lunar eclipse will occur at the Moon’s ascending node of orbit on Saturday, December 11, 2038,[1] with an umbral magnitude of −0.2876. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow, causing the Moon to be darkened. A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when part or all of the Moon's near side passes into the Earth's penumbra. Unlike a solar eclipse, which can only be viewed from a relatively small area of the world, a lunar eclipse may be viewed from anywhere on the night side of Earth. Occurring about 3.3 days after apogee (on December 8, 2038, at 8:35 UTC), the Moon's apparent diameter will be smaller.[2]
This eclipse will be the last of four penumbral lunar eclipses in 2038, with the others occurring on January 21, June 17, and July 16.
Visibility
The eclipse will be completely visible over northeast Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia, seen rising over west and central Africa and setting over the central Pacific Ocean.[3]
| File:Lunar eclipse from moon-2038Dec11.png File:Lunar eclipse chart close-2038Dec11.png |
Eclipse details
Shown below is a table displaying details about this particular solar eclipse. It describes various parameters pertaining to this eclipse.[4]
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Penumbral Magnitude | 0.80623 |
| Umbral Magnitude | −0.28760 |
| Gamma | −1.14490 |
| Sun Right Ascension | 17h15m29.9s |
| Sun Declination | -23°02'24.2" |
| Sun Semi-Diameter | 16'14.6" |
| Sun Equatorial Horizontal Parallax | 08.9" |
| Moon Right Ascension | 05h16m16.9s |
| Moon Declination | +22°00'57.8" |
| Moon Semi-Diameter | 14'51.0" |
| Moon Equatorial Horizontal Parallax | 0°54'29.8" |
| ΔT | 78.5 s |
Eclipse season
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| December 11 Ascending node (full moon) |
December 26 Descending node (new moon) |
|---|---|
| File:Lunar eclipse chart close-2038Dec11.png | File:SE2038Dec26T.png |
| Penumbral lunar eclipse Lunar Saros 116 |
Total solar eclipse Solar Saros 142 |
Related eclipses
Eclipses in 2038
- An annular solar eclipse on January 5.
- A penumbral lunar eclipse on January 21.
- A penumbral lunar eclipse on June 17.
- An annular solar eclipse on July 2.
- A penumbral lunar eclipse on July 16.
- A penumbral lunar eclipse on December 11.
- A total solar eclipse on December 26.
Metonic
- Preceded by: Lunar eclipse of February 22, 2035
- Followed by: Lunar eclipse of September 29, 2042
Tzolkinex
- Preceded by: Lunar eclipse of October 30, 2031
- Followed by: Lunar eclipse of January 22, 2046
Half-Saros
- Preceded by: Solar eclipse of December 5, 2029
- Followed by: Solar eclipse of December 16, 2047
Tritos
- Preceded by: Lunar eclipse of January 12, 2028
- Followed by: Lunar eclipse of November 9, 2049
Lunar Saros 116
- Preceded by: Lunar eclipse of November 30, 2020
- Followed by: Lunar eclipse of December 22, 2056
Inex
- Preceded by: Lunar eclipse of December 31, 2009
- Followed by: Lunar eclipse of November 21, 2067
Triad
- Preceded by: Lunar eclipse of February 11, 1952
- Followed by: Lunar eclipse of October 12, 2125
Lunar eclipses of 2038–2042
Template:Lunar eclipse set 2038-2042
Saros 116
Template:Lunar Saros series 116
Tritos series
Template:Lunar Tritos series March 2006
Inex series
Template:Lunar Inex series December 2009
Half-Saros cycle
A lunar eclipse will be preceded and followed by solar eclipses by 9 years and 5.5 days (a half saros).[5] This lunar eclipse is related to two total solar eclipses of Solar Saros 123.
| December 5, 2029 | December 16, 2047 |
|---|---|
| File:SE2029Dec05P.png | File:SE2047Dec16P.png |
See also
Notes
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