| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Athens |
| Began: | Fri, May 20, 1966 at 10:04 am |
| Maximum: | Fri, May 20, 1966 at 11:31 am 0.992 Magnitude |
| Ended: | Fri, May 20, 1966 at 1:04 pm |
| Duration: | 3 hours |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
May 20, 1966 — Annular Solar Eclipse — Athens
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looked like in Athens. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times were local time (EET) for Athens.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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10:04:52 Fri, May 20 | Partial eclipse beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact. | 112° | 55.2° | |
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11:31:29 Fri, May 20 | Maximum eclipseThe deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden. | 146° | 68.9° | |
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13:04:47 Fri, May 20 | Partial eclipse endsThe edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun. | 210° | 69.7° |
* Timings for the beginning & end of partial eclipse and maximum eclipse are accurate to within a few seconds. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 36.3 seconds.
Timings for other events are approximate—they are included here as a rough guide to features that might be observable. The icons show the position of the Moon against the Sun at each stage.
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The annular phase of this solar eclipse was not visible in Athens, but it could be observed there as a partial solar eclipse. The Moon covered a large portion of the Sun, so this was a spectacular sight.
Where the Eclipse Was Seen
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Cloud Coverage (May 20)
In the past, this day was cloudy 50% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Athens
| Eclipse Visibility From Athens | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 1960 Mercury Transit | Mercury Transit |  | |
| Feb 15, 1961 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 2, 1961 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 26, 1961 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 15, 1962 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jan 9–10, 1963 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jul 6–7, 1963 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jun 25, 1964 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Dec 19, 1964 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jun 14, 1965 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Dec 8, 1965 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| May 4–5, 1966 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| May 20, 1966 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Apr 13, 1968 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 22, 1968 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Apr 2, 1969 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 25–26, 1969 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
Note: Click on the date link for details in Athens, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. | |||
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