| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Port Vila |
| Begins: | Sat, Dec 19, 2150 at 8:51 am |
| Maximum: | Sat, Dec 19, 2150 at 10:36 am 0.611 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sat, Dec 19, 2150 at 12:41 pm |
| Duration: | 3 hours, 51 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
December 19, 2150 — Annular Solar Eclipse — Port Vila
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Port Vila. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (VUT) for Port Vila.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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08:51:03 Sat, Dec 19 | Partial eclipse beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact. | 105° | 49.7° | |
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10:36:12 Sat, Dec 19 | Maximum eclipseThe deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden. | 113° | 73.5° | |
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12:41:34 Sat, Dec 19 | Partial eclipse endsThe edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun. | 245° | 75.3° |
* 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 122.4 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 is not visible in Port Vila, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse.
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Cloud Coverage (Dec 19)
In the past, this day was cloudy 69% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Port Vila
| Eclipse Visibility From Port Vila | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2150 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jun 10, 2150 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jun 25, 2150 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Dec 4–5, 2150 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Dec 19, 2150 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
Note: Click on the date link for details in Port Vila, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. | |||