A penumbral lunar eclipse will occur at the Moon’s ascending node of orbit on Tuesday, October 28, 2042.

A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when part or all of the Moon's near side passes into the Earth's penumbra.

Occurring only about 12 hours before perigee (on October 28, 2042, at 7:30 UTC), the Moon's apparent diameter will be larger.

[2] This event marks the beginning of lunar saros cycle 156 according to some sources, and will be visually imperceptible to the naked eye.

Because it occurs on the same calendar date, the Earth's shadow will in nearly the same location relative to the background stars.