Tetrad_(astronomy)

Tetrad (astronomy)

Tetrad (astronomy)

A set of four total lunar eclipses within two years


In astronomy, a tetrad is a set of four total lunar eclipses within two consecutive years.[1]

Inex and saros for tetrads between AD 1000 and 2500, showing the tetradia

The frequency of tetrads varies by century with the frequency of total lunar eclipses. This repeating cycle is called a tetradia. See Eclipse cycle for more information.

List of tetrad events

1949–2000

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2001–51

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See also


References


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