Annular Solar Eclipse on Mon, 24 December 1973 – Path & Viewing Guide
Global Eclipse Path
Local Eclipse Conditions at
Sun and Moon relative positions.
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Observation Parameters
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Global Eclipse Parameters
| Phase | Time | Duration | ||||||||
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| Partial | Global | 13:03 | 19:03 | 6 hours | ||||||
| Local | 16:51 | 18:32 | 1 hour 41 minutes | |||||||
| Total | Global | 14:11 | 17:56 | 3 hours 45 minutes | ||||||
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Global Eclipse Conditions
The total solar eclipse on Mon, 24 December 1973 will begin at 13:03, reach its peak at 16:03, and end at 19:03, with totality lasting for 3 hours 45 minutes.The path of totality will have the umbra diameter reaching -385 km at maximum eclipse. Observers within the path of totality will witness the solar corona, while those outside will see a partial eclipse.
Local Eclipse Conditions
At your location (0, 0), the eclipse will begin at 16:51, reach its peak at 17:44, and end at 18:32. The Sun will be 15% covered at maximum eclipse, offering a spectacular celestial event.Data Credits
We would like to express our gratitude to NASA for providing valuable eclipse data through the NASA Eclipse Website and NASA JPL Horizons.
Special thanks to all the astronomers, researchers, and space agencies whose work enables precise eclipse predictions and observations.