July 21, 2009 Partial Solar Eclipse in Tarawa, Kiribati

Jul 22, 2009 at 3:57 pm

Max View in Tarawa

Global Event:	Total Solar Eclipse
Local Type:	Partial Solar Eclipse, in Tarawa
Began:	Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Maximum:	Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 3:57 pm 0.994 Magnitude
Ended:	Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Duration:	2 hours, 17 minutes
All 麻豆映画 shown on this page are local time.

July 22, 2009 — Total Solar Eclipse — Tarawa

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

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.

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The total phase of this solar eclipse was not visible in Tarawa, but it could be observed there as a partial solar eclipse. The Moon covered a large portion of the Sun, so this was a spectacular sight.

Where the Eclipse Was Seen

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Cloud Coverage (Jul 22)

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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Tarawa

Eclipse Visibility From Tarawa		Visibility Worldwide
	Jan 21, 2000 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse	Total Lunar Eclipse
	Jul 16鈥�17, 2000 Total Lunar Eclipse	Total Lunar Eclipse
	Jan 10, 2001 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse	Total Lunar Eclipse
	Jul 6, 2001 Partial Lunar Eclipse	Partial Lunar Eclipse
	Dec 15, 2001 Partial Solar Eclipse	Annular Solar Eclipse
	Dec 30鈥�31, 2001 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse	Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
	May 26鈥�27, 2002 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse	Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
	Jun 11, 2002 Partial Solar Eclipse	Annular Solar Eclipse
	May 7, 2003 Mercury Transit	Mercury Transit
	May 5, 2004 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse	Total Lunar Eclipse
	Jun 8, 2004 Venus Transit	Venus Transit
	Oct 14, 2004 Partial Solar Eclipse	Partial Solar Eclipse
	Apr 24, 2005 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse	Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
	Oct 17鈥�18, 2005 Partial Lunar Eclipse	Partial Lunar Eclipse
	Sep 8, 2006 Partial Lunar Eclipse	Partial Lunar Eclipse
	Nov 9, 2006 Mercury Transit	Mercury Transit
	Aug 28鈥�29, 2007 Total Lunar Eclipse	Total Lunar Eclipse
	Feb 10, 2009 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse	Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
	Jul 7, 2009 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse	Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
	Jul 22, 2009 Partial Solar Eclipse	Total Solar Eclipse
	Jan 1, 2010 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse	Partial Lunar Eclipse
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