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Total eclipse of the Sun of 19 March 2007
Presentation of the eclipse
Description of the eclipse
This eclipse is the fifth partial eclipse of the XXIst century.
It is visible in Asia, Eastern Europe, Alaska and the North Pole.
Instant of the geocentric conjunction in right ascension : 19 March 2007 at 3h 33m 4.304s UT.
Julian day : 2454178.6479664794
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Right ascension of the Sun : | 23h 53m 13.324s. |
| Declination of the Sun : | - 0° 44' 4.20". |
| Right ascension of the Moon : | 23h 53m 13.324s. |
| Declination of the Moon : | + 0° 30'47.15". |
| Equatorial parallax of the Sun : | 8.83". |
| Equatorial parallax of the Moon : | 61' 13.00". |
| True semi-diameter of the Sun : | 16' 4.01". |
| True semi-diameter of the Moon : | 16' 40.81". |
General circumstances of the eclipse
Magnitude : 0.8761
| Circumstance | UT | Longitude | Latitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning of the general eclipse | le 19 à 0h38.3m | - 82°38,7' | +15°26.3' |
| Maximum of the eclipse | the 19 at 2h31.8m | - 55°24.7' | +61°12.7' |
| End of the general eclipse | the 19 at 4h24.9m | +156°40.4' | +73°25.5' |
General map of visibility
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