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2011-06-15

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The first lunar eclipse of the year occurs with it being the first central lunar eclipse since 1990.

A total lunar eclipse occurs, the second-shortest of the 21st century, with totality lasting for only 14 minutes. Nicknamed the "Super Flower Blood Moon", the eclipse was visible over the Pacific Ocean and Oceania, with South and East Asia seeing the eclipse at moonrise, and the Americas seeing the eclipse at moonset.
2021-05-26

A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs, with the full moon dimming slightly as it passes through the Earth's penumbral shadow. It is visible from most of North America, the Pacific Ocean, parts of East Asia, and New Zealand.
2020-11-30

A total lunar eclipse occurs, popularly dubbed a Super Blood Wolf Moon, due to the timing and orbital perigee, and a meteor impact is observed during the event.
2019-01-21

The longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century colours the moon reddish orange in parts of Africa, Asia and Europe for about one hour and 42 minutes.
2018-07-27

A lunar eclipse is seen in Oceania, Asia, and North America, coinciding with a supermoon and blue moon.
2018-01-31

The night of September 28 sees a lunar eclipse (sometimes described as a "blood moon") with a supermoon.
2015-09-27

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2011-06-15

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The first lunar eclipse of the year occurs with it being the first central lunar eclipse since 1990.

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