Solar eclipse of February 25, 1952
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A total solar eclipse occurred on February 25, 1952. 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. The path of totality crossed Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Quick Facts Type of eclipse, Nature ...
Solar eclipse of February 25, 1952 | |
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Type of eclipse | |
Nature | Total |
Gamma | 0.4697 |
Magnitude | 1.0366 |
Maximum eclipse | |
Duration | 189 s (3 min 9 s) |
Coordinates | 15.6°N 32.7°E / 15.6; 32.7 |
Max. width of band | 138 km (86 mi) |
Times (UTC) | |
Greatest eclipse | 9:11:35 |
References | |
Saros | 139 (26 of 71) |
Catalog # (SE5000) | 9402 |
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