February 1971 lunar eclipse


A total lunar eclipse took place on February 10, 1971. The moon passed through the center of the Earth's shadow.

Visibility

It was completely visible from North America, rising from Eastern Asia, Australia, and setting over South America, Europe and Africa.

Related eclipses

Lunar year series

Saros series

It last occurred on January 29, 1953 and will next occur on February 20, 1989.

Half-Saros cycle

A lunar eclipse will be preceded and followed by solar eclipses by 9 years and 5.5 days. This lunar eclipse is related to two total solar eclipses of Solar Saros 130.
February 5, 1962February 16, 1980