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Solar eclipse of October 1, 1940
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A total solar eclipse occurred at the Moon's ascending node of orbit on Tuesday, October 1, 1940, with a magnitude of 1.0645. 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. Totality was visible from Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela and South Africa.
Quick Facts Type of eclipse, Nature ...
Solar eclipse of October 1, 1940 | |
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Type of eclipse | |
Nature | Total |
Gamma | −0.2573 |
Magnitude | 1.0645 |
Maximum eclipse | |
Duration | 335 s (5 min 35 s) |
Coordinates | 17.5°S 18.2°W / -17.5; -18.2 |
Max. width of band | 218 km (135 mi) |
Times (UTC) | |
Greatest eclipse | 12:44:06 |
References | |
Saros | 133 (41 of 72) |
Catalog # (SE5000) | 9376 |
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