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Eclipse Occurrence
- When
- July 8, 1842
- Where
- Asia
Total solar eclipse occurred on July 8, 1842, with magnitude 1.0543, visible in parts of Asia.
The eclipse occurred at the Moon's descending node on Friday, July 8, 1842. Totality was visible in a narrow path across Earth's surface, including parts of modern-day China. The Moon's apparent diameter was larger than the Sun's, blocking direct sunlight.
Sources
- Solar eclipse of July 8, 1842 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-05
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