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Total solar eclipse of 8/9 March 2016
Presentation of the eclipse
Description of the eclipse
The central line begins in Indonesia, goes through the Pacific Ocean, and ends in the Pacific. The eclipse is visible from Australia, China and Japan. The maximum duration of the centrality is 4m 9.5 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 72.8 sec.
Instant of the geocentric conjunction in right ascension : the 9 March 2016 at 2h 5m 39,6s UT.
Julian day : : 2457456.587263
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Right ascension of the Sun : | 23h 19m 17.5s. |
| Declination of the Sun : | -4° 22' 46.7". |
| Right ascension of the Moon : | 23h 18m 58.6s. |
| Declination of the Moon : | -4° 7'41.1". |
| Equatorial parallax of the Sun : | 8.9". |
| Equatorial parallax of the Moon : | 1° 0' 46.2". |
| True semi-diameter of the Sun : | 16' 6.5". |
| True semi-diameter of the Moon : | 16' 33.5". |
General circumstances of the eclipse
Magnitude : 1.0450
| Circumstances | UT | Longitude | Latitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning of the general eclipse | the 8 at 23h 19m 18.9s | ||
| Maximum of the eclipse | the 9 at 1h 57m 10.1s | 148°48.0'E | +10° 7.1' |
| End of the general eclipse | the 9 at 4h 34m 53.9s |
General map of visibility
