| Solar eclipse of August 29, 1867 | |
|---|---|
 Map | |
| Type of eclipse | |
| Nature | Total |
| Gamma | −0.794 |
| Magnitude | 1.0344 |
| Maximum eclipse | |
| Duration | 171 s (2 min 51 s) |
| Coordinates | 41°06′S 34°54′W / 41.1°S 34.9°W |
| Max. width of band | 189 km (117 mi) |
| Times (UTC) | |
| Greatest eclipse | 13:13:07 |
| References | |
| Saros | 123 (45 of 70) |
| Catalog # (SE5000) | 9205 |
A total solar eclipse occurred at the Moon's ascending node of orbit on Thursday, August 29, 1867, with a magnitude of 1.0344. 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 2.5 days after perigee (on August 27, 1867, at 2:00 UTC), the Moon's apparent diameter was larger.[1]
The path of totality was visible from parts of modern-day Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay. A partial solar eclipse was also visible for parts of South America, Southern Africa, and Antarctica.
- ^ "Moon Distances for London, United Kingdom, England". timeanddate. Retrieved 3 September 2024.