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Annular eclipse of the Sun of 1 September 2016
Presentation of the eclipse
Description of the eclipse
The central line begins in the Atlantic ocean, goes across Africa, and ends in the Pacific. The eclipse is visible from most of Africa. The maximum duration of the centrality is 3m 5.6 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 73.3 sec.
Instant of the geocentric conjunction in right ascension : the 1 September 2016 at 9h 18m 1.5s UT.
Julian day : : 2457632.887517
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Right ascension of the Sun : | 10h 43m 43.3s. |
| Declination of the Sun : | +8° 03' 38.3". |
| Right ascension of the Moon : | 10h 43m 22.2s. |
| Declination of the Moon : | +7° 45'51.3". |
| Equatorial parallax of the Sun : | 8.7". |
| Equatorial parallax of the Moon : | 55' 48.5". |
| True semi-diameter of the Sun : | 15' 51.0". |
| True semi-diameter of the Moon : | 15' 12.4". |
General circumstances of the eclipse
Magnitude : 0.9736
| Circumstances | UT | Longitude | Latitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning of the general eclipse | the 1 at 6h 13m 5.4s | ||
| Maximum of the eclipse | the 1 at 9h 6m 50.8s | 37°46.4'E | -10° 40.8' |
| End of the general eclipse | the 1 at 12h 0m 37.4s |
General map of visibility
