May 2040 lunar eclipse
A total lunar eclipse will take place on May 26, 2040. The northern tip of the moon will pass through the center of the Earth's shadow. This is the second central lunar eclipse of Saros series 131. Visibility. It will be completely visible over Australia and the Pacific, seen rising over Eastern Asia, and setting over North and South America. Related lunar eclipses. Lunar year series (354 days). This eclipse is the third of four lunar year eclipses occurring at the moon's ascending node. The lunar year series repeats after 12 lunations or 354  days (Shifting back about 10 days in sequential years). Because of the date shift, the Earth's shadow will be about 11 degrees west in sequential events. Half-Saros cycle. A lunar eclipse will be preceded and followed by solar eclipses by 9 years and 5.5 days (a half saros). This lunar eclipse is related to two annular solar eclipses of Solar Saros 138.