Lunar Eclipses in Saros Series 159

This page lists all the lunar eclipses in saros series 159 which are in our database. Note that the end of this series is not included in our database, so the list below only covers the earlier part of the series.

This series is partnered with solar Saros series 166.

The following chart shows the position where the Moon is directly overhead at the maximum times of the total (in blue) and partial (in red) lunar eclipses (penumbral eclipses are omitted). Each eclipse will be visible approximately from the half of the Earth centred on that point. Note that we only have mapping data for eclipses from year 1 AD, so any eclipses prior to that date will be missing. Use the zoom controls on the left to zoom in and out; hover over a marker to see the area of visibility and summary information on that eclipse.

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Note that eclipse dates are specified relative to UT. You have not selected a timezone for eclipse timings, so all times are shown in UT (essentially GMT).
9 Sep, 2147 AD
max: 23:06 UT
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
(penum. mag. 0.01; Saros 159)
In this extremely marginal eclipse, the Moon barely clips the edge of the Earth's penumbral shadow. This will cause a microscopic darkening of just 1% of the Moon's disc for 29 minutes and 36 seconds, which will be essentially impossible to see. 		   
20 Sep, 2165 AD
max: 06:59 UT
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
(penum. mag. 0.11; Saros 159)
In this extremely marginal eclipse, the Moon barely clips the edge of the Earth's penumbral shadow. This will cause a microscopic darkening of just 11% of the Moon's disc for 1 hour and 27 minutes, which will be essentially impossible to see. 		   
1 Oct, 2183 AD
max: 14:58 UT
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
(penum. mag. 0.19; Saros 159)
In this extremely marginal eclipse, the Moon barely clips the edge of the Earth's penumbral shadow. This will cause a microscopic darkening of just 19% of the Moon's disc for 1 hour and 56 minutes, which will be essentially impossible to see. 		   
12 Oct, 2201 AD
max: 23:06 UT
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
(penum. mag. 0.27; Saros 159)
This very subtle penumbral eclipse will be essentially invisible to the naked eye; though it will last 2 hours and 15 minutes, just 27% of the Moon's disc will be in partial shadow (with no part of it in complete shadow). 		   
24 Oct, 2219 AD
max: 07:21 UT
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
(penum. mag. 0.33; Saros 159)
This very subtle penumbral eclipse will be essentially invisible to the naked eye; though it will last 2 hours and 29 minutes, just 33% of the Moon's disc will be in partial shadow (with no part of it in complete shadow). 		   
3 Nov, 2237 AD
max: 15:44 UT
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
(penum. mag. 0.38; Saros 159)
This very subtle penumbral eclipse will be essentially invisible to the naked eye; though it will last 2 hours and 40 minutes, just 38% of the Moon's disc will be in partial shadow (with no part of it in complete shadow). 		   
15 Nov, 2255 AD
max: 00:14 UT
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
(penum. mag. 0.42; Saros 159)
This very subtle penumbral eclipse will be essentially invisible to the naked eye; though it will last 2 hours and 47 minutes, just 42% of the Moon's disc will be in partial shadow (with no part of it in complete shadow). 		   
25 Nov, 2273 AD
max: 08:51 UT
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
(penum. mag. 0.45; Saros 159)
This very subtle penumbral eclipse will be essentially invisible to the naked eye; though it will last 2 hours and 53 minutes, just 45% of the Moon's disc will be in partial shadow (with no part of it in complete shadow). 		   
6 Dec, 2291 AD
max: 17:33 UT
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
(penum. mag. 0.47; Saros 159)
This very subtle penumbral eclipse will be essentially invisible to the naked eye; though it will last 2 hours and 57 minutes, just 47% of the Moon's disc will be in partial shadow (with no part of it in complete shadow). 		   
18 Dec, 2309 AD
max: 02:20 UT
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
(penum. mag. 0.49; Saros 159)
This very subtle penumbral eclipse will be essentially invisible to the naked eye; though it will last 2 hours and 59 minutes, just 49% of the Moon's disc will be in partial shadow (with no part of it in complete shadow). 		   
29 Dec, 2327 AD
max: 11:10 UT
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
(penum. mag. 0.50; Saros 159)
This very subtle penumbral eclipse will be essentially invisible to the naked eye; though it will last 3 hours and 1 minute, just 50% of the Moon's disc will be in partial shadow (with no part of it in complete shadow). 		   
8 Jan, 2346 AD
max: 20:00 UT
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
(penum. mag. 0.51; Saros 159)
This very subtle penumbral eclipse will be essentially invisible to the naked eye; though it will last 3 hours and 2 minutes, just 51% of the Moon's disc will be in partial shadow (with no part of it in complete shadow). 		   
20 Jan, 2364 AD
max: 04:51 UT
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
(penum. mag. 0.51; Saros 159)
This very subtle penumbral eclipse will be essentially invisible to the naked eye; though it will last 3 hours and 3 minutes, just 51% of the Moon's disc will be in partial shadow (with no part of it in complete shadow). 		   
30 Jan, 2382 AD
max: 13:40 UT
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
(penum. mag. 0.52; Saros 159)
This very subtle penumbral eclipse will be essentially invisible to the naked eye; though it will last 3 hours and 5 minutes, just 52% of the Moon's disc will be in partial shadow (with no part of it in complete shadow). 		   
10 Feb, 2400 AD
max: 22:26 UT
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
(penum. mag. 0.53; Saros 159)
This very subtle penumbral eclipse will be essentially invisible to the naked eye; though it will last 3 hours and 7 minutes, just 53% of the Moon's disc will be in partial shadow (with no part of it in complete shadow). 		   
21 Feb, 2418 AD
max: 07:07 UT
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
(penum. mag. 0.55; Saros 159)
This very subtle penumbral eclipse will be essentially invisible to the naked eye; though it will last 3 hours and 10 minutes, just 55% of the Moon's disc will be in partial shadow (with no part of it in complete shadow). 		   
3 Mar, 2436 AD
max: 15:43 UT
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
(penum. mag. 0.57; Saros 159)
This very subtle penumbral eclipse will be essentially invisible to the naked eye; though it will last 3 hours and 14 minutes, just 57% of the Moon's disc will be in partial shadow (with no part of it in complete shadow). 		   
15 Mar, 2454 AD
max: 00:11 UT
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
(penum. mag. 0.61; Saros 159)
This subtle penumbral eclipse may be visible to a skilled observer at maximum eclipse. 61% of the Moon's disc will be partially shaded by the Earth (none of it will be in total shadow), which will cause a gentle shadow gradient across its disc at maximum; the eclipse as a whole will last 3 hours and 19 minutes. 		   
25 Mar, 2472 AD
max: 08:32 UT
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
(penum. mag. 0.65; Saros 159)
This subtle penumbral eclipse may be visible to a skilled observer at maximum eclipse. 65% of the Moon's disc will be partially shaded by the Earth (none of it will be in total shadow), which will cause a gentle shadow gradient across its disc at maximum; the eclipse as a whole will last 3 hours and 26 minutes. 		   
5 Apr, 2490 AD
max: 16:45 UT
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
(penum. mag. 0.71; Saros 159)
This subtle penumbral eclipse may be visible to a skilled observer at maximum eclipse. 71% of the Moon's disc will be partially shaded by the Earth (none of it will be in total shadow), which will cause a gentle shadow gradient across its disc at maximum; the eclipse as a whole will last 3 hours and 34 minutes. 		   
17 Apr, 2508 AD
max: 00:50 UT
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
(penum. mag. 0.78; Saros 159)
This subtle penumbral eclipse may be visible to a skilled observer at maximum eclipse. 78% of the Moon's disc will be partially shaded by the Earth (none of it will be in total shadow), which will cause a gentle shadow gradient across its disc at maximum; the eclipse as a whole will last 3 hours and 42 minutes. 		   
28 Apr, 2526 AD
max: 08:47 UT
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
(penum. mag. 0.86; Saros 159)
At maximum eclipse, 86% of the Moon's disc will be partially shaded by the Earth, which will cause a slight shadow gradient across its disc; this subtle effect may be visible to careful observers. No part of the Moon will be in complete shadow. The eclipse will last 3 hours and 52 minutes overall. 		   
8 May, 2544 AD
max: 16:35 UT
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
(penum. mag. 0.95; Saros 159)
The Moon will approach within 2% of the Earth's umbral shadow at maximum eclipse; 95% of the Moon's disc will be partially shaded by the Earth, with the overall eclipse lasting 4 hours and 2 minutes. While less dramatic than a partial eclipse (as no part of the Moon will be in complete shadow), a shading across the Moon should be readily visible to observers. 		   
20 May, 2562 AD
max: 00:16 UT
Partial Lunar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.08; Saros 159)
A tiny bite out of the Moon may be visible at maximum, though just 8% of the Moon will be shadowed in a partial eclipse lasting for 1 hour and 3 minutes. A shading across the moon from the Earth's penumbral shadow should be visible at maximum eclipse. 		   
30 May, 2580 AD
max: 07:51 UT
Partial Lunar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.19; Saros 159)
At maximum eclipse, a small bite out of the Moon should be visible. The eclipse will last for 1 hour and 35 minutes, with just 19% of the Moon in shadow at maximum. 		   
10 Jun, 2598 AD
max: 15:18 UT
Partial Lunar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.31; Saros 159)
The Earth's shadow on the moon will be clearly visible in this eclipse, with 31% of the Moon in shadow; the partial eclipse will last for 1 hour and 59 minutes. 		   
21 Jun, 2616 AD
max: 22:41 UT
Partial Lunar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.43; Saros 159)
The Earth's shadow on the moon will be clearly visible in this eclipse, with 43% of the Moon in shadow; the partial eclipse will last for 2 hours and 19 minutes. 		   
3 Jul, 2634 AD
max: 05:59 UT
Partial Lunar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.56; Saros 159)
The Earth's shadow on the moon will be clearly visible in this eclipse, with 56% of the Moon in shadow; the partial eclipse will last for 2 hours and 35 minutes. 		   
13 Jul, 2652 AD
max: 13:15 UT
Partial Lunar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.70; Saros 159)
The Moon will be strikingly shadowed in this deep partial eclipse lasting 2 hours and 49 minutes, with 70% of the Moon in darkness at maximum. 		   
24 Jul, 2670 AD
max: 20:28 UT
Partial Lunar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.83; Saros 159)
The Moon will be strikingly shadowed in this deep partial eclipse lasting 3 hours and 1 minute, with 83% of the Moon in darkness at maximum. 		   
4 Aug, 2688 AD
max: 03:42 UT
Partial Lunar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 0.96; Saros 159)
The Moon will be almost covered by the Earth's shadow in a very deep partial eclipse, lasting 3 hours and 11 minutes. With 96% of the Moon in shadow at maximum eclipse, this will be quite a memorable event. 		   
16 Aug, 2706 AD
max: 10:55 UT
Total Lunar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.09; Saros 159)
A shallow total eclipse will see the Moon in relative darkness for 45 minutes and 48 seconds. The Moon will be 9% of its diameter into the Earth's umbral shadow, and should be significantly darkened. The partial eclipse will last for 3 hours and 20 minutes in total. 		   
26 Aug, 2724 AD
max: 18:11 UT
Total Lunar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.22; Saros 159)
The Moon will be plunged into darkness for 1 hour and 8 minutes, in a deep total eclipse which will see the Moon 22% of its diameter inside the Earth's umbral shadow. The visual effect of this depends on the state of the Earth's atmosphere, but the Moon may be stained a deep red colour. The partial eclipse will last for 3 hours and 26 minutes in total. 		   
7 Sep, 2742 AD
max: 01:29 UT
Total Lunar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.34; Saros 159)
The Moon will be plunged into darkness for 1 hour and 21 minutes, in a deep total eclipse which will see the Moon 34% of its diameter inside the Earth's umbral shadow. The visual effect of this depends on the state of the Earth's atmosphere, but the Moon may be stained a deep red colour. The partial eclipse will last for 3 hours and 32 minutes in total. 		   
17 Sep, 2760 AD
max: 08:53 UT
Total Lunar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.45; Saros 159)
The Moon will be plunged into darkness for 1 hour and 30 minutes, in a deep total eclipse which will see the Moon 45% of its diameter inside the Earth's umbral shadow. The visual effect of this depends on the state of the Earth's atmosphere, but the Moon may be stained a deep red colour. The partial eclipse will last for 3 hours and 36 minutes in total. 		   
28 Sep, 2778 AD
max: 16:22 UT
Total Lunar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.55; Saros 159)
The Moon will be plunged into darkness for 1 hour and 35 minutes, in a deep total eclipse which will see the Moon 55% of its diameter inside the Earth's umbral shadow. The visual effect of this depends on the state of the Earth's atmosphere, but the Moon may be stained a deep red colour. The partial eclipse will last for 3 hours and 38 minutes in total. 		   
8 Oct, 2796 AD
max: 23:56 UT
Total Lunar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.64; Saros 159)
A dramatic total eclipse lasting 1 hour and 39 minutes will plunge the full Moon into deep darkness, as it passes right through the centre of the Earth's umbral shadow. While the visual effect of a total eclipse is variable, the Moon may be stained a deep orange or red colour at maximum eclipse. This will be a great spectacle for everyone who sees it. The partial eclipse will last for 3 hours and 41 minutes in total. 		   
20 Oct, 2814 AD
max: 07:37 UT
Total Lunar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.72; Saros 159)
A dramatic total eclipse lasting 1 hour and 41 minutes will plunge the full Moon into deep darkness, as it passes right through the centre of the Earth's umbral shadow. While the visual effect of a total eclipse is variable, the Moon may be stained a deep orange or red colour at maximum eclipse. This will be a great spectacle for everyone who sees it. The partial eclipse will last for 3 hours and 42 minutes in total. 		   
30 Oct, 2832 AD
max: 15:25 UT
Total Lunar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.78; Saros 159)
A dramatic total eclipse lasting 1 hour and 42 minutes will plunge the full Moon into deep darkness, as it passes right through the centre of the Earth's umbral shadow. While the visual effect of a total eclipse is variable, the Moon may be stained a deep orange or red colour at maximum eclipse. This will be a great spectacle for everyone who sees it. The partial eclipse will last for 3 hours and 43 minutes in total. 		   
10 Nov, 2850 AD
max: 23:19 UT
Total Lunar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.84; Saros 159)
A dramatic total eclipse lasting 1 hour and 42 minutes will plunge the full Moon into deep darkness, as it passes right through the centre of the Earth's umbral shadow. While the visual effect of a total eclipse is variable, the Moon may be stained a deep orange or red colour at maximum eclipse. This will be a great spectacle for everyone who sees it. The partial eclipse will last for 3 hours and 44 minutes in total. 		   
21 Nov, 2868 AD
max: 07:20 UT
Total Lunar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.80; Saros 159)
A dramatic total eclipse lasting 1 hour and 42 minutes will plunge the full Moon into deep darkness, as it passes right through the centre of the Earth's umbral shadow. While the visual effect of a total eclipse is variable, the Moon may be stained a deep orange or red colour at maximum eclipse. This will be a great spectacle for everyone who sees it. The partial eclipse will last for 3 hours and 44 minutes in total. 		   
2 Dec, 2886 AD
max: 15:27 UT
Total Lunar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.76; Saros 159)
A dramatic total eclipse lasting 1 hour and 42 minutes will plunge the full Moon into deep darkness, as it passes right through the centre of the Earth's umbral shadow. While the visual effect of a total eclipse is variable, the Moon may be stained a deep orange or red colour at maximum eclipse. This will be a great spectacle for everyone who sees it. The partial eclipse will last for 3 hours and 44 minutes in total. 		   
13 Dec, 2904 AD
max: 23:40 UT
Total Lunar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.73; Saros 159)
A dramatic total eclipse lasting 1 hour and 42 minutes will plunge the full Moon into deep darkness, as it passes right through the centre of the Earth's umbral shadow. While the visual effect of a total eclipse is variable, the Moon may be stained a deep orange or red colour at maximum eclipse. This will be a great spectacle for everyone who sees it. The partial eclipse will last for 3 hours and 45 minutes in total. 		   
25 Dec, 2922 AD
max: 07:55 UT
Total Lunar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.70; Saros 159)
A dramatic total eclipse lasting 1 hour and 41 minutes will plunge the full Moon into deep darkness, as it passes right through the centre of the Earth's umbral shadow. While the visual effect of a total eclipse is variable, the Moon may be stained a deep orange or red colour at maximum eclipse. This will be a great spectacle for everyone who sees it. The partial eclipse will last for 3 hours and 45 minutes in total. 		   
4 Jan, 2941 AD
max: 16:14 UT
Total Lunar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.68; Saros 159)
A dramatic total eclipse lasting 1 hour and 41 minutes will plunge the full Moon into deep darkness, as it passes right through the centre of the Earth's umbral shadow. While the visual effect of a total eclipse is variable, the Moon may be stained a deep orange or red colour at maximum eclipse. This will be a great spectacle for everyone who sees it. The partial eclipse will last for 3 hours and 45 minutes in total. 		   
16 Jan, 2959 AD
max: 00:33 UT
Total Lunar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.67; Saros 159)
A dramatic total eclipse lasting 1 hour and 41 minutes will plunge the full Moon into deep darkness, as it passes right through the centre of the Earth's umbral shadow. While the visual effect of a total eclipse is variable, the Moon may be stained a deep orange or red colour at maximum eclipse. This will be a great spectacle for everyone who sees it. The partial eclipse will last for 3 hours and 46 minutes in total. 		   
26 Jan, 2977 AD
max: 08:53 UT
Total Lunar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.66; Saros 159)
A dramatic total eclipse lasting 1 hour and 41 minutes will plunge the full Moon into deep darkness, as it passes right through the centre of the Earth's umbral shadow. While the visual effect of a total eclipse is variable, the Moon may be stained a deep orange or red colour at maximum eclipse. This will be a great spectacle for everyone who sees it. The partial eclipse will last for 3 hours and 46 minutes in total. 		   
6 Feb, 2995 AD
max: 17:09 UT
Total Lunar Eclipse
(umbral mag. 1.64; Saros 159)
A dramatic total eclipse lasting 1 hour and 40 minutes will plunge the full Moon into deep darkness, as it passes right through the centre of the Earth's umbral shadow. While the visual effect of a total eclipse is variable, the Moon may be stained a deep orange or red colour at maximum eclipse. This will be a great spectacle for everyone who sees it. The partial eclipse will last for 3 hours and 46 minutes in total.