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Annular solar eclipse on 26 December 2019
Presentation of the eclipse
Description of the eclipse
The central line begins in Africa, goes through the Indian Ocean, passes south of India, and ends in the Pacific Ocean. The eclipse is visible from Asia and Australia. The maximum duration of the centrality is 3m 39.5 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 76.7 sec.
Instant of the geocentric conjunction in right ascension : the 26 December 2019 at 5h 14m 26.7s UT.
Julian day : : 2458843.718364
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Right ascension of the Sun : | 18h 17m 56.6s. |
| Declination of the Sun : | -23° 22' 19.3". |
| Right ascension of the Moon : | 18h 18m 3.6s. |
| Declination of the Moon : | -22° 58'50.6". |
| Equatorial parallax of the Sun : | 8.9". |
| Equatorial parallax of the Moon : | 57' 04.1". |
| True semi-diameter of the Sun : | 16' 15.7". |
| True semi-diameter of the Moon : | 15' 33.0". |
General circumstances of the eclipse
Magnitude : 0.9701
| Circumstances | UT | Longitude | Latitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning of the general eclipse | the 26 at 2h 29m 43.5s | ||
| Maximum of the eclipse | the 26 at 5h 17m 36.0s | 102°16.5'E | +1° 0.3' |
| End of the general eclipse | the 26 at 8h 5m 36.1s |
General map of visibility
