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Annular-total eclipse of the Sun of 8 April 2005
Presentation of the eclipse
Description of the eclipse
This eclipse is the first annular-total eclipse of the XXIst century.
The central path begins south of New Zealand then runs through the Pacific Ocean, it ends on the South Central America (Panama) and northern South America (Colombia and Venezuela). On this trip, while it is total phase, it passes near the Pitcairn (Oeno Atoll) Islands in its final phase, it passes through the American continent in its annular phase. There are therefore no place on Earth where the eclipse is observable in the form of a total eclipse.
Elements of the eclipse
Instant of the geocentric conjunction in right ascension : the 8 April 2005 at 20h 15m 38.201s UT.
Julian day : 2453469.3441921370
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Right ascension of the Sun : | 1h 10m 27.202s. |
| Declination of the Sun : | + 7° 28' 28.51". |
| Right ascension of the Moon : | D1h 10m 27.202s. |
| Declination of the Moon : | + 7° 5'39.79". |
| Equatorial parallax of the Sun : | 8.78". |
| Equatorial parallax of the Moon : | 58' 9.46". |
| True semi-diameter of the Sun : | 15' 58.17". |
| True semi-diameter of the Moon : | 15' 50.80". |
General circumstances of the eclipse
Magnitude : 1,0041
Local maps (click below)
General map of visibility
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