| Solar eclipse of May 31, 2068 | |
|---|---|
 Map | |
| Type of eclipse | |
| Nature | Total |
| Gamma | −0.797 |
| Magnitude | 1.011 |
| Maximum eclipse | |
| Duration | 66 s (1 min 6 s) |
| Coordinates | 31°00′S 123°12′E / 31°S 123.2°E |
| Max. width of band | 63 km (39 mi) |
| Times (UTC) | |
| Greatest eclipse | 3:56:39 |
| References | |
| Saros | 148 (24 of 75) |
| Catalog # (SE5000) | 9660 |
A total solar eclipse will occur at the Moon's descending node of orbit on Thursday, May 31, 2068,[1] with a magnitude of 1.011. 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 4.7 days after perigee (on May 26, 2068, at 10:10 UTC), the Moon's apparent diameter will be larger.[2]
The path of totality will be visible from parts of Australia and New Zealand. A partial solar eclipse will also be visible for parts of Australia, Indonesia, Antarctica, and western Oceania.
- ^ "May 31, 2068 Total Solar Eclipse". timeanddate. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Moon Distances for London, United Kingdom, England". timeanddate. Retrieved 20 August 2024.