October 1968 lunar eclipse


A total lunar eclipse took place on October 6, 1968, the second of two total eclipses in 1968, the first was on April 13, 1968. The tables below contain detailed predictions and additional information on the Total Lunar Eclipse of October 6, 1968.

Visibility

It was completely visible over Asia, Australia, and North America, seen rising over central Asia, and setting over central North America.

Related lunar eclipses

Lunar year series

Half-Saros cycle

A lunar eclipse will be preceded and followed by solar eclipses by 9 years and 5.5 days. This lunar eclipse is related to two total solar eclipses of Solar Saros 143.
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