Total lunar eclipse, 16 May 2003

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    A total lunar eclipse on 16 May 2003, with totality lasting 51m 24s, 03:14–04:06 UT. Visible from the entire night side of the Earth; the Moon stands overhead near 19.0°S 56.0°W. Umbral magnitude 1.128, saros 121.

    Type
    Total lunar
    Date
    16 May 2003
    Totality
    03:14–04:06 UT · 51m 24s
    Partial phase
    02:03–05:17 UT
    Penumbral
    01:07–06:13 UT
    Umbral magnitude
    1.128
    Moon overhead near
    19.0°S 56.0°W
    Saros series
    121

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