| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Annular Solar Eclipse, in Aitutaki |
| Begins: | Thu, Feb 16, 2045 at 12:42 pm |
| Maximum: | Thu, Feb 16, 2045 at 2:29 pm 0.928 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Thu, Feb 16, 2045 at 4:04 pm |
| Duration: | 3 hours, 21 minutes |
| Annularity: | 26 seconds |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
February 16, 2045 — Annular Solar Eclipse — Aitutaki
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Aitutaki. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (CKT) for Aitutaki.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
12:42:35 Thu, Feb 16 | Partial eclipse beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact. | 21° | 82.6° | |
14:29:34 Thu, Feb 16 | Annularity beginsThe moment the Sun forms a ring around the Moon is called second contact. | 283° | 65.8° | |
14:29:46 Thu, Feb 16 | Maximum eclipseThe deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden. | 283° | 65.8° | |
14:30:00 Thu, Feb 16 | Annularity endsThe moment the Sun’s ring around the Moon is broken is called third contact. | 283° | 65.7° | |
16:04:02 Thu, Feb 16 | Partial eclipse endsThe moment the edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun is called fourth contact. | 271° | 43.4° |
* 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 74.1 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 Aitutaki. 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 (Feb 16)
In the past, this day was cloudy 73% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Aitutaki
| Eclipse Visibility From Aitutaki | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25–26, 2040 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Oct 24, 2041 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Nov 7, 2041 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Apr 5, 2042 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 28–29, 2042 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
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