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Annular/total eclipse of the Sun on 3 November 2013
Presentation of the eclipse
Description of the eclipse
The central line begins in the western part of ocean Atlantic and ends at the east of the African continent. It is visible from northern South America to the south of Europe. The maximum duration of the centrality isf 1m 39.6 s.
Elements of the eclipse
Ephemeris used to calculate positions of the Sun and Earth are the ephemeris Newcomb/ILE. For this calculation the value of TE-TU was exceptionally forced at 70.4 sec.
Instant of the geocentric conjunction in right ascension : the 3 November 2013 at 12h 38m 46.1s UT.
Julian day : : 2456600.026923
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Right ascension of the Sun : | 14h 35m 19.8s. |
| Declination of the Sun : | -15° 12' 22.3". |
| Right ascension of the Moon : | 14h 35m 37.0s. |
| Declination of the Moon : | -14° 53'29.8". |
| Equatorial parallax of the Sun : | 8.9". |
| Equatorial parallax of the Moon : | 59' 11.0". |
| True semi-diameter of the Sun : | 16' 7.4". |
| True semi-diameter of the Moon : | 16' 7.6". |
General circumstances of the eclipse
Magnitude : 1.0159
| Circumstances | UT | Longitude | Latitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning of the general eclipse | the 3 at 10h 4m 33.7s | ||
| Maximum of the eclipse | the 3 at 12h 46m 28.3s | 11 °41.5'W | +3° 30.1' |
| End of the general eclipse | the 3 at 15h 28m 21.0s |
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