August 2027 lunar eclipse

A penumbral lunar eclipse will take place on August 17, 2027.

Visibility

Related eclipses

Lunar year series

Lunar eclipse series sets from 2024-2027
Descending node   Ascending node
Saros Date
Viewing
Type
Chart
Saros Date
Viewing
Type
Chart
113 2024 Mar 25
Penumbral
118 2024 Sep 18
Partial
123 2025 Mar 14
Total
128 2025 Sep 07
Total
133 2026 Mar 03
Total
138 2026 Aug 28
Partial
143 2027 Feb 20
Penumbral
148 2027 Aug 17
Penumbral
Last set 2023 Oct 28 Last set 2023 May 05
Next set 2027 Jul 18 Next set 2028 Jan 12

Saros series

It is part of Saros cycle 148.

Metonic cycle (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.

Metonic lunar eclipse sets 1951–2027
Descending node   Ascending node
Saros Date Type Saros Date Type
103 1951 Feb 21 Penumbral 108 1951 Aug 17 Penumbral
113 1970 Feb 21 Partial 118 1970 Aug 17 Partial
123 1989 Feb 20 Total 128 1989 Aug 17 Total
133 2008 Feb 21 Total 138 2008 Aug 16 Partial
143 2027 Feb 20 Penumbral 148 2027 Aug 17 Penumbral

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