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Solar EclipseTotal Solar

Wednesday, March 29, 2006

Total eclipse, magnitude 0.271

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Event Estimates

TypeTotal Solar
Peak Time10:15 AM UTC
StatusConfirmed
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Region

This eclipse is centered at 22.85°, 16.48°. Check the map for the full path of visibility.

Magnitude0.271

Shadow Geometry

Umbra Radius91 km
Penumbra Radius3392 km
* Calculated using NASA JPL ephemerides and shadow cone geometry

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