Total lunar eclipse video, 08-year total lunar eclipse around the Lantern Festival. On February 21, from 9:43 AM to 1:09 PM, a total lunar eclipse occurred in 08. Due to this lunar eclipse happening during the daytime in China, the Chinese public was unable to directly witness this celestial phenomenon. It is understood that after 3 years, China will enter a new period of frequent total lunar eclipses. Between 2011 and 2022 over a span of 12 years, there will be 9 total lunar eclipses occurring in China. In the years 2011, 2018, and 2022, two total lunar eclipses will take place each year. Related total lunar eclipse videos.