Solar eclipse of December 4, 2021
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A total solar eclipse took place on Saturday, December 4, 2021, when the Moon passed between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly obscuring the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth.[1][2][3] This eclipse was unusual as the path of the total eclipse moved from east to west across West Antarctica, while most eclipse paths move from west to east. This reversal is only possible in polar regions. Its path across Antarctica crossed near Berkner Island, traversed an arc over the continent and passed over Shepard Island.[4][5]
Quick Facts Type of eclipse, Nature ...
Solar eclipse of December 4, 2021 | |
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Type of eclipse | |
Nature | Total |
Gamma | −0.9526 |
Magnitude | 1.0367 |
Maximum eclipse | |
Duration | 114 s (1 min 54 s) |
Coordinates | 76.8°S 46.2°W / -76.8; -46.2 |
Max. width of band | 419 km (260 mi) |
Times (UTC) | |
Greatest eclipse | 7:34:38 |
References | |
Saros | 152 (13 of 70) |
Catalog # (SE5000) | 9556 |
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