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Non-central annualr eclipse of the Sun of 29 April 2014
Presentation of the eclipse
Description of the eclipse
The eclipse is visible from Australia and Antarctica.
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 70.9 sec.
Instant of the geocentric conjunction in right ascension : le 29 April 2014 at 5h 37m 49.4s UT.
Julian day : : 2456776.734600
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Right ascension of the Sun : | 2h 25m 52.9s. |
| Declination of the Sun : | +14° 26' 54.2". |
| Right ascension of the Moon : | 2h 26m 45.9s. |
| Declination of the Moon : | +13° 31'6.5". |
| Equatorial parallax of the Sun : | 8.7". |
| Equatorial parallax of the Moon : | 54' 24.1". |
| True semi-diameter of the Sun : | 15' 52.9". |
| True semi-diameter of the Moon : | 15' 38.4". |
General circumstances of the eclipse
Magnitude : 0.9842
| Circumstances | UT | Longitude | Latitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning of the general eclipse | the 29 at 3h 52m 38.1s | ||
| Maximum of the eclipse | the 29 at 6h 3m 24.3s | 131 °18,3'E | -70° 38,7' |
| End of the general eclipse | the 29 at 8h 14m 27.7s |
General map of visibility
