May 1920 lunar eclipse explained

A total lunar eclipse took place on Monday, May 3, 1920. It was visible from North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Middle east and Antarctica.

Visibility

Half-Saros cycle

A lunar eclipse will be preceded and followed by solar eclipses by 9 years and 5.5 days (a half saros).[1] This lunar eclipse is related to two total solar eclipses of Solar Saros 127.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Mathematical Astronomy Morsels, Jean Meeus, p.110, Chapter 18, The half-saros