April 7, 1940 Annular Solar Eclipse in Kiritimati, Christmas Island, Kiribati

Apr 7, 1940 at 8:05 am

Max View in Kiritimati, Christmas Island

Global Event:	Annular Solar Eclipse
Local Type:	Annular Solar Eclipse in Kiritimati, Christmas Island
Began:	Sun, Apr 7, 1940 at 6:44 am
Maximum:	Sun, Apr 7, 1940 at 8:05 am 0.944 Magnitude
Ended:	Sun, Apr 7, 1940 at 9:43 am
Duration:	2 hours, 59 minutes
Annularity:	4 minutes, 33 seconds
All 麻豆映画 shown on this page are local time.

April 7, 1940 — Annular Solar Eclipse — Kiritimati

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The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looked like in Kiritimati. Stages and 麻豆映画 of the eclipse are outlined below. All 麻豆映画 were local time (LINT) for Kiritimati.

Detailed view

Phase	Time	Event	Direction	Altitude
		Partial eclipse begins The moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact.
		Totality begins The moment the edge of the Moon covers all of the Sun is called second contact.
		Maximum eclipse The deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden.
		Totality ends The moment the edge of the Moon exposes the Sun is called third contact.
		Partial eclipse ends The edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun.
		Dark shadow on horizon The Moon鈥檚 umbral shadow may become visible as it approaches from the west.
		Corona appears The corona鈥攖he outer part of the Sun鈥檚 atmosphere鈥攕tarts to become visible.
		Dark shadow sweeps in The Moon鈥檚 umbral shadow arrives from the west and envelops the surroundings.
		Diamond ring The corona forms a ring around the dark Moon, while the Sun dazzles like a jewel. A jewel in the sky
		Baily鈥檚 beads Just before totality, beads of sunlight stream through valleys along the edge of the Moon. Sunlight through valleys
		Baily鈥檚 beads Just before annularity, beads of sunlight stream through valleys along the edge of the Moon. Sunlight through valleys
		Annularity begins The moment the Sun forms a ring around the Moon is called second contact.
		Ring of fire The Sun shines as a dazzling annulus (a ring shape) around the Moon.
		Chromosphere The chromosphere鈥攁 thin, red layer of the Sun鈥檚 atmosphere鈥攊s briefly visible.
		Prominences Reddish, tounge-like prominences may poke out from the Sun during totality.
		Corona During totality, the ghostly corona shines as brightly as a Full Moon.
		Chromosphere Just before the end of totality, the chromosphere briefly reappears.
		Annularity ends The moment the Sun鈥檚 ring around the Moon is broken is called third contact.
		Baily's beads A new set of Baily鈥檚 beads appears, signalling the end of annularity.
		Baily鈥檚 beads A new set of Baily鈥檚 beads appears, signalling the end of totality.
		Diamond ring Baily鈥檚 beads come together to form another dazzling jewel of sunlight.
		Dark shadow sweeps out The Moon鈥檚 umbral shadow departs toward the east.
		Corona fades The ring of the corona around the Moon disappears from view.
		Dark shadow on horizon The Moon鈥檚 umbral shadow may be visible in the distance as it retreats to the east.
		Maximum eclipse The deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden.
		Maximum eclipse The deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden.
		Partial eclipse begins The moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact.
		Partial eclipse begins The moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact.
		Partial eclipse ends The moment the edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun is called fourth contact.
		Partial eclipse ends The moment the edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun is called fourth contact.
		Sunrise The sun is rising.
		Sunrise The sun is rising.
		Sunrise The sun is rising.
		Sunset The sun is setting.
		Sunset The sun is setting.
		Sunset The sun is setting.
		Temperature changes As the Moon covers the Sun, the amount of solar energy decreases.
		Temperature changes As the Moon covers the Sun, the amount of solar energy decreases.
		Temperature changes As the Moon covers the Sun, the amount of solar energy decreases.
		Sharp & blurry shadows Shadow edges that are aligned with the Sun鈥檚 narrowing crescent become sharper.
		Sharp & blurry shadows Shadow edges that are aligned with the Sun鈥檚 narrowing crescent become sharper.
		Sharp & blurry shadows Shadow edges that are aligned with the Sun鈥檚 narrowing crescent become sharper.
		Brightness of sky As the eclipse progresses, the sky starts to become noticeably darker.
		Brightness of sky As the eclipse progresses, the sky starts to become noticeably darker.
		Brightness of sky As the eclipse progresses, the sky starts to become noticeably darker.
		Temperature, humidity & wind Conditions continue to change as the amount of solar energy decreases.
		Temperature, humidity & wind Conditions continue to change as the amount of solar energy decreases.
		Temperature, humidity & wind Conditions continue to change as the amount of solar energy decreases.
		Light levels & colors Surroundings start to darken, while colors start to turn grayish.
		Light levels & colors Surroundings start to darken, while colors start to turn grayish.
		Light levels & colors Surroundings start to darken, while colors start to turn grayish.
		Reaction of nature The behavior of animals and plants starts to be affected by falling levels of light.
		Reaction of nature The behavior of animals and plants starts to be affected by falling levels of light.
		Reaction of nature The behavior of animals and plants starts to be affected by falling levels of light.
		Shadow bands Faint waves of light may be seen moving across the ground and walls.
		Nature returns to normal Animals and plants are going back to their usual behavior.
		Nature returns to normal Animals and plants are going back to their usual behavior.
		Nature returns to normal Animals and plants are going back to their usual behavior.
		Light levels & temperature The conditions of the sky and surroundings are returning to normal.
		Light levels & temperature The conditions of the sky and surroundings are returning to normal.
		Light levels & temperature The conditions of the sky and surroundings are returning to normal.
		Shadow bands Faint waves of light may reappear along the ground and walls.
		Moon bites Sun Using eclipse glasses, the eclipse starts to become visible to the eye.
		Moon bites Sun Using eclipse glasses, the eclipse starts to become visible to the eye.
		Moon bites Sun Using eclipse glasses, the eclipse starts to become visible to the eye.
		Obscuration around 20% One-fifth of the area of the Sun鈥檚 disk is covered by the Moon.
		Obscuration around 20% One-fifth of the area of the Sun鈥檚 disk is covered by the Moon.
		Obscuration around 20% One-fifth of the area of the Sun鈥檚 disk is covered by the Moon.
		Obscuration around 20% One-fifth of the area of the Sun鈥檚 disk is covered by the Moon.
		Obscuration around 20% One-fifth of the area of the Sun鈥檚 disk is covered by the Moon.
		Obscuration around 20% One-fifth of the area of the Sun鈥檚 disk is covered by the Moon.

How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky

This annular solar eclipse was fully visible in Kiritimati. Observers there could experience the 鈥渞ing of fire鈥� that is characteristic for this kind of solar eclipse. This was a rare and spectacular event that could only be experienced along a relatively narrow strip on the Earth's surface. The eclipse was also visible in other areas, but the Moon did not move centrally in front of the Sun there and the 鈥渞ing of fire鈥� was not visible.

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Cloud Coverage (Apr 7)

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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Kiritimati

Eclipse Visibility From Kiritimati		Visibility Worldwide
	Apr 7, 1940 Annular Solar Eclipse	Annular Solar Eclipse
	Apr 21, 1940 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse	Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
	Oct 15, 1940 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse	Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
	Nov 11, 1940 Mercury Transit	Mercury Transit
	Mar 12鈥�13, 1941 Partial Lunar Eclipse	Partial Lunar Eclipse
	Sep 5, 1941 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse	Partial Lunar Eclipse
	Aug 25, 1942 Partial Lunar Eclipse	Total Lunar Eclipse
	Feb 19, 1943 Partial Lunar Eclipse	Partial Lunar Eclipse
	Feb 8, 1944 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse	Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
	Jul 5, 1944 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse	Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
	Aug 4, 1944 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse	Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
	Dec 29, 1944 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse	Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
	Jun 25, 1945 Partial Lunar Eclipse	Partial Lunar Eclipse
	Dec 18, 1945 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse	Total Lunar Eclipse
	Jun 14, 1946 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse	Total Lunar Eclipse
	Dec 8, 1946 Partial Lunar Eclipse	Total Lunar Eclipse
	Nov 12, 1947 Partial Solar Eclipse	Annular Solar Eclipse
	Nov 27, 1947 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse	Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
	Apr 23, 1948 Partial Lunar Eclipse	Partial Lunar Eclipse
	Oct 17, 1948 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse	Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
	Apr 12, 1949 Total Lunar Eclipse	Total Lunar Eclipse
	Oct 6, 1949 Partial Lunar Eclipse	Total Lunar Eclipse
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