Solar eclipse of October 12, 1977
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A total solar eclipse occurred at the Moon's ascending node of the orbit on Wednesday, October 12, 1977. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly obscuring the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's apparent diameter is larger than the Sun's, blocking all direct sunlight, turning day into darkness. Totality occurs in a narrow path across Earth's surface, with the partial solar eclipse visible over a surrounding region thousands of kilometres wide. Totality was visible in the Pacific Ocean, Colombia and Venezuela.
Quick Facts Type of eclipse, Nature ...
Solar eclipse of October 12, 1977 | |
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Type of eclipse | |
Nature | Total |
Gamma | 0.3836 |
Magnitude | 1.0269 |
Maximum eclipse | |
Duration | 157 s (2 min 37 s) |
Coordinates | 14.1°N 123.6°W / 14.1; -123.6 |
Max. width of band | 99 km (62 mi) |
Times (UTC) | |
Greatest eclipse | 20:27:27 |
References | |
Saros | 143 (21 of 72) |
Catalog # (SE5000) | 9459 |
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