Total lunar eclipse, 3 May 1920

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    A total lunar eclipse on 3 May 1920, with totality lasting 71m 30s, 01:15–02:27 UT. Visible from the entire night side of the Earth; the Moon stands overhead near 16.0°S 29.0°W. Umbral magnitude 1.219, saros 120.

    Type
    Total lunar
    Date
    3 May 1920
    Totality
    01:15–02:27 UT · 71m 30s
    Partial phase
    00:01–03:41 UT
    Penumbral
    22:51–04:51 UT
    Umbral magnitude
    1.219
    Moon overhead near
    16.0°S 29.0°W
    Saros series
    120

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