Why the partial lunar eclipse of November 19, 2021 is the longest in 600 years

[Becky1951]

• On November 19, 2021, Earth will experience a partial lunar eclipse lasting for 6 hours and 2 minutes.
• No partial lunar eclipse has lasted longer since 1440, and none will last this long again until 2669.
• Three reasons account for this eclipse lasting so long, explaining the relative rarity of events like these.

November 19, 2021's lunar eclipse is the longest in 600 years - Big Think

 

[palides2021]

• On November 19, 2021, Earth will experience a partial lunar eclipse lasting for 6 hours and 2 minutes.
• No partial lunar eclipse has lasted longer since 1440, and none will last this long again until 2669.
• Three reasons account for this eclipse lasting so long, explaining the relative rarity of events like these.

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November 19, 2021's lunar eclipse is the longest in 600 years - Big Think

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[Bellbird]

It's another of the wonders of the World, I'm looking forward to seeing it tonight.