| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
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| Local Type: | Annular Solar Eclipse, in Sofia |
| Begins: | Sun, Apr 1, 2136 at 4:52 pm |
| Maximum: | Sun, Apr 1, 2136 at 6:12 pm 0.952 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sun, Apr 1, 2136 at 7:24 pm |
| Duration: | 2 hours, 32 minutes |
| Annularity: | 4 minutes, 44 seconds |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
April 1, 2136 — Annular Solar Eclipse — Sofia
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Sofia. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (EEST) for Sofia.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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16:52:34 Sun, Apr 1 | Partial eclipse beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact. | 244° | 31.5° | |
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18:10:15 Sun, Apr 1 | Annularity beginsThe moment the Sun forms a ring around the Moon is called second contact. | 260° | 17.9° | |
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18:12:36 Sun, Apr 1 | Maximum eclipseThe deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden. | 260° | 17.6° | |
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18:14:59 Sun, Apr 1 | Annularity endsThe moment the Sun’s ring around the Moon is broken is called third contact. | 261° | 17.1° | |
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19:24:30 Sun, Apr 1 | Partial eclipse endsThe moment the edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun is called fourth contact. The Sun is close to the horizon, so make sure you have free sight to the W. | 273° | 4.5° |
* Timings for the beginning & end of partial eclipse, the beginning & end of annularity, and maximum eclipse are accurate to within a few seconds. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 112.8 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
This annular solar eclipse is fully visible in Sofia. Observers there can experience the “ring of fire” that is characteristic for this kind of solar eclipse. This is a rare and spectacular event that can only be experienced along a relatively narrow strip on the Earth's surface. The eclipse is also visible in other areas, but the Moon does not move centrally in front of the Sun there and the “ring of fire” is not visible.
Where to See the Eclipse
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Cloud Coverage (Apr 1)
In the past, this day was cloudy 58% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Sofia
| Eclipse Visibility From Sofia | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2130 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Dec 30, 2130 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Jan 13, 2131 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Nov 9, 2131 Mercury Transit | Mercury Transit |  | |
| Jan 2–3, 2132 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
Note: Click on the date link for details in Sofia, or the path map image for global details. | |||