Total Solar Eclipse Crosses Malaysia
Point of greatest eclipse at sea, off Malaysia
SCHEDULED82% CONFIDENCENASA's[1][2][3] eclipse catalogue gives the instant of greatest eclipse as 02:16:04 UT on 2042-04-20 (02:17:30 TD, the two separated by delta-T), from Saros series 139. Eclipse circumstances are computed from orbital mechanics, so the date and time are exact centuries ahead.
The Moon's shadow touches down at 02:16:04 UT on 2042-04-20, and the total phase lasts up to 4 minutes 51 seconds along a path 210.4 km wide crossing Malaysia, Indondesia, the Philippines and the North Pacific. A partial eclipse is visible from eastern Asia, southeastern Asia, Australia and the Pacific.
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