| Solar eclipse of August 12, 1673 | |
|---|---|
 Map | |
| Type of eclipse | |
| Nature | Total |
| Gamma | −0.1946 |
| Magnitude | 1.0731 |
| Maximum eclipse | |
| Duration | 375 s (6 min 15 s) |
| Coordinates | 4°36′N 40°36′E / 4.6°N 40.6°E |
| Max. width of band | 242 km (150 mi) |
| Times (UTC) | |
| Greatest eclipse | 9:04:05 |
| References | |
| Saros | 130 (33 of 73) |
| Catalog # (SE5000) | 8721 |
A total solar eclipse occurred on August 12, 1673. 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.