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Total eclipse of the Sun of 14 December 2020
Presentation of the eclipse
Description of the eclipse
The central line begins in the Pacific, goes through Chile and Argentina and ends in the Atlantic Ocean. The maximum duration of the centrality is 2m 9.6 s.
Elements of the eclipse
Instant of the geocentric conjunction in right ascension : le 14 December 2020 at 16h 18m 5.4s UT.
Julian day : 2459198.179230
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Right ascension of the Sun : | 17h 30m 5.8s. |
| Declination of the Sun : | -23° 15' 32.2". |
| Right ascension of the Moon : | 17h 29m 54.2s. |
| Declination of the Moon : | -23° 32'59.1". |
| Equatorial parallax of the Sun : | 8.9". |
| Equatorial parallax of the Moon : | 1° 0' 10.4". |
| True semi-diameter of the Sun : | 16' 14.9". |
| True semi-diameter of the Moon : | 16' 23.7". |
General circumstances of the eclipse
Magnitude : 1.0254
| Circumstance | UT | Longitude | Latitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning of the general eclipse | the 14 at 13h 33m 47.7s | ||
| Maximum of the eclipse | the 14 at 16h 13m 22.9s | 67°56,1'W | -40° 20.5' |
| End of the general eclipse | the 14 at 18h 52m 59.8s |
General map of visibility
