Total lunar eclipse, 14 May 1938

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    A total lunar eclipse on 14 May 1938, with totality lasting 49m 24s, 08:19–09:08 UT. Visible from the entire night side of the Earth; the Moon stands overhead near 19.0°S 132.0°W. Umbral magnitude 1.097, saros 120.

    Type
    Total lunar
    Date
    14 May 1938
    Totality
    08:19–09:08 UT · 49m 24s
    Partial phase
    06:57–10:30 UT
    Penumbral
    05:46–11:41 UT
    Umbral magnitude
    1.097
    Moon overhead near
    19.0°S 132.0°W
    Saros series
    120

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