| Solar eclipse of April 20, 2061 | |
|---|---|
 Map | |
| Type of eclipse | |
| Nature | Total |
| Gamma | 0.9578 |
| Magnitude | 1.0475 |
| Maximum eclipse | |
| Duration | 157 s (2 min 37 s) |
| Coordinates | 64°30′N 59°12′E / 64.5°N 59.2°E |
| Max. width of band | 559 km (347 mi) |
| Times (UTC) | |
| Greatest eclipse | 2:56:49 |
| References | |
| Saros | 149 (23 of 71) |
| Catalog # (SE5000) | 9644 |
A total solar eclipse will occur at the Moon's ascending node of orbit on Wednesday, April 20, 2061,[1] with a magnitude of 1.0475. 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. Occurring about 1.1 days before perigee (on April 21, 2061, at 4:00 UTC), the Moon's apparent diameter will be larger.[2]
- ^ "April 20, 2061 Total Solar Eclipse". timeanddate. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "Moon Distances for London, United Kingdom, England". timeanddate. Retrieved 17 August 2024.