February 2027 lunar eclipse
Template:Short description Template:Infobox lunar eclipse A penumbral lunar eclipse will occur at the Moon’s descending node of orbit on Saturday, February 20, 2027,[1] with an umbral magnitude of −0.0549. 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 1.5 days after perigee (on February 19, 2027, at 11:45 UTC), the Moon's apparent diameter will be larger.[2]
Visibility
The eclipse will be completely visible over Africa, Europe, and west, central, and south Asia, seen rising over North and South America and setting over east Asia and western Australia.[3]
| File:Lunar eclipse from moon-2027Feb20.png File:Lunar eclipse chart close-2027Feb20.png |
Eclipse details
Shown below is a table displaying details about this particular eclipse. It describes various parameters pertaining to this eclipse.[4]
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Penumbral Magnitude | 0.92861 |
| Umbral Magnitude | −0.05491 |
| Gamma | −1.04803 |
| Sun Right Ascension | 22h16m18.3s |
| Sun Declination | -10°43'53.9" |
| Sun Semi-Diameter | 16'10.5" |
| Sun Equatorial Horizontal Parallax | 08.9" |
| Moon Right Ascension | 10h14m23.7s |
| Moon Declination | +09°47'16.6" |
| Moon Semi-Diameter | 16'26.8" |
| Moon Equatorial Horizontal Parallax | 1°00'21.6" |
| ΔT | 72.5 s |
Eclipse season
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| February 6 Ascending node (new moon) |
February 20 Descending node (full moon) |
|---|---|
| File:SE2027Feb06A.png | File:Lunar eclipse chart close-2027Feb20.png |
| Annular solar eclipse Solar Saros 131 |
Penumbral lunar eclipse Lunar Saros 143 |
Related eclipses
Eclipses in 2027
- An annular solar eclipse on February 6.
- A penumbral lunar eclipse on February 20.
- A penumbral lunar eclipse on July 18.
- A total solar eclipse on August 2.
- A penumbral lunar eclipse on August 17.
Metonic
- Preceded by: Lunar eclipse of May 5, 2023
- Followed by: Lunar eclipse of December 9, 2030
Tzolkinex
- Preceded by: Lunar eclipse of January 10, 2020
- Followed by: Lunar eclipse of April 3, 2034
Half-Saros
- Preceded by: Solar eclipse of February 15, 2018
- Followed by: Solar eclipse of February 27, 2036
Tritos
- Preceded by: Lunar eclipse of March 23, 2016
- Followed by: Lunar eclipse of January 21, 2038
Lunar Saros 143
- Preceded by: Lunar eclipse of February 9, 2009
- Followed by: Lunar eclipse of March 3, 2045
Inex
- Preceded by: Lunar eclipse of March 13, 1998
- Followed by: Lunar eclipse of February 1, 2056
Triad
- Preceded by: Lunar eclipse of April 22, 1940
- Followed by: Lunar eclipse of December 22, 2113
Lunar eclipses of 2024–2027
Template:Lunar eclipse set 2024-2027
Metonic series
Template:Metonic lunar eclipse 1951-2027
Saros 143
Template:Lunar Saros series 143
Tritos series
Template:Lunar Tritos series April 2005
Inex series
Template:Lunar Inex series February 2027
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 partial solar eclipses of Solar Saros 150.
| February 15, 2018 | February 27, 2036 |
|---|---|
| File:SE2018Feb15P.png | File:SE2036Feb27P.png |
See also
References
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