May 1975 lunar eclipse
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A total lunar eclipse
Lunar eclipse
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes behind the Earth so that the Earth blocks the Sun's rays from striking the Moon. This can occur only when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned exactly, or very closely so, with the Earth in the middle. Hence, a lunar eclipse can only occur the night of a...

took place on May 25, 1975.

The moon passed through the center of the Earth's shadow.

Visibility

It was completely visible over North and South America, seen rising over Australia, and setting over Africa, and Western Europe.


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