| Solar eclipse of October 12, 1958 | |
|---|---|
 Map | |
| Type of eclipse | |
| Nature | Total |
| Gamma | −0.2951 |
| Magnitude | 1.0608 |
| Maximum eclipse | |
| Duration | 311 s (5 min 11 s) |
| Coordinates | 24°00′S 142°24′W / 24°S 142.4°W |
| Max. width of band | 209 km (130 mi) |
| Times (UTC) | |
| Greatest eclipse | 20:55:28 |
| References | |
| Saros | 133 (42 of 72) |
| Catalog # (SE5000) | 9417 |
A total solar eclipse occurred at the Moon's ascending node of orbit on Sunday, October 12, 1958,[1] with a magnitude of 1.0608. 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 only about 5.5 hours before perigee (on October 13, 1958, at 2:30 UTC), the Moon's apparent diameter was larger.[2]
Totality was visible in Tokelau, Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Chile and Argentina. A partial eclipse was visible for parts of Eastern Australia, Oceania, and western South America.
- ^ "October 12, 1958 Total Solar Eclipse". timeanddate. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ "Moon Distances for London, United Kingdom, England". timeanddate. Retrieved 6 August 2024.