July 2009 lunar eclipse
A penumbral lunar eclipse took place on 7 July 2009, the second of four lunar eclipses in 2009. This eclipse entered only the southernmost tip of the penumbral shadow and thus was predicted to be very difficult to observe visually. This lunar eclipse was the predecessor of the solar eclipse of 22 July 2009. Eclipse season This is the first eclipse this season. Second eclipse this season: 22 July 2009 Total Solar Eclipse Third eclipse this season: 6 August 2009 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Visibility It was predicted to be seen rising over Australia after dusk on 7 July and setting over western North and South America in the early predawn hours of 7 July. Map Related lunar eclipses Eclipses of 2009 An annular solar eclipse on 26 January. A penumbral lunar eclipse on 9 February. A penumbral lunar eclipse on 7 July. A total solar eclipse on 22 July. A penumbral lunar eclipse on 6 August. A partial lunar eclipse on 31 December. Lunar year (354 days) This eclipse is one of five lunar eclipses in a short-lived series. The lunar year series repeats after 12 lunations or 354 days (Shifting back about 10 days in sequential years). Because of