| Solar eclipse of July 24, 2055 | |
|---|---|
 Map | |
| Type of eclipse | |
| Nature | Total |
| Gamma | −0.8012 |
| Magnitude | 1.0359 |
| Maximum eclipse | |
| Duration | 197 s (3 min 17 s) |
| Coordinates | 33°18′S 25°48′E / 33.3°S 25.8°E |
| Max. width of band | 202 km (126 mi) |
| Times (UTC) | |
| Greatest eclipse | 9:57:50 |
| References | |
| Saros | 127 (60 of 82) |
| Catalog # (SE5000) | 9631 |
A total solar eclipse will occur at the Moon's ascending node of orbit on Saturday, July 24, 2055,[1] with a magnitude of 1.0359. 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 2.9 days before perigee (on July 27, 2055, at 6:00 UTC), the Moon's apparent diameter will be larger.[2]
The path of totality will be visible from parts of South Africa. A partial solar eclipse will also be visible for parts of southern and central Africa.
- ^ "July 24, 2055 Total Solar Eclipse". timeanddate. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Moon Distances for London, United Kingdom, England". timeanddate. Retrieved 15 August 2024.