Lunar Eclipse August 16 2008
On August 16, 2008, was a partial lunar eclipse. The eclipse was visible in the Eastern Hemisphere and in eastern South America.
Most of Europe, central Asia and Africa was able to see the eclipse in its entirety. Australia was able to see it before sunrise and South America after sunset.
Fast Facts
- Date: August 16, 2008
- The second lunar eclipse of 2008
- Partial lunar eclipse
- Last lunar eclipse was on February 20-21, 2008
- Next partial lunar eclipse: February 9, 2009
- Next full lunar eclipse: December 21, 2010
- Visible in Australia in the early morning hours before dawn
- Complete visibility in most of Europe, central Asia and Africa
- Visible after sunset in South America
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