Penumbral Lunar Eclipse – August 2, 1879

Greatest Eclipse Simulation
Date
August 2, 1879
Time of Greatest Eclipse (UT)
06:57:44
Coordinates
17.00°S, 103.00°W
Location
South Pacific Ocean
Durations
Type
Penumbral (N)
Penumbral Duration
2h 35m
Parameters
Penumbral Magnitude
0.3098
Umbral Magnitude
-0.6909
Saros Cycle
146

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