Total lunar eclipse, 30 January 1972

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    A total lunar eclipse on 30 January 1972, with totality lasting 34m 48s, 10:36–11:11 UT. Visible from the entire night side of the Earth; the Moon stands overhead near 17.0°N 160.0°W. Umbral magnitude 1.050, saros 133.

    Type
    Total lunar
    Date
    30 January 1972
    Totality
    10:36–11:11 UT · 34m 48s
    Partial phase
    09:12–12:35 UT
    Penumbral
    08:03–13:44 UT
    Umbral magnitude
    1.050
    Moon overhead near
    17.0°N 160.0°W
    Saros series
    133

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