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Sky-Tonight.com / Past Solar Eclipses / Total Solar Eclipses / Thu, 26 February 1998 Eclipse
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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

Total Solar Eclipse on Thu, 26 February 1998 – Path & Viewing Guide

Global Eclipse Path

Local Eclipse Conditions at

Sun and Moon relative positions.
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Observation Parameters

Time
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Eclipse Phase
Magnitude
Coverage
Umbra Size, km
Penumbra Size, km
Distance to Shadow Center, km

Sun and Moon Positions

SunMoon
RA/Dec
Elevation
Azimuth
Angular Diameter
Distance, km

Global Eclipse Parameters

PhaseTimeDuration
PartialGlobal10:5216:075 hours 15 minutes
Local13:2914:411 hour 12 minutes
TotalGlobal11:4815:123 hours 24 minutes
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Global Eclipse Conditions

The total solar eclipse on Thu, 26 February 1998 will begin at 10:52, reach its peak at 13:29, and end at 16:07, with totality lasting for 3 hours 24 minutes.
The path of totality will have the umbra diameter reaching 51 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 (39.963, -83.006), the eclipse will begin at 13:29, reach its peak at 14:05, and end at 14:41. The Sun will be 6% 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.