Annular solar eclipse of 28 June 1889
- When
- 1889
- Where
- Atlantic Ocean
- Episodes
- 1
An annular solar eclipse occurred on June 28, 1889, at the Moon's ascending node. With a magnitude of 0.9471, it was visible across the Atlantic Ocean, Africa, and the Indian Ocean. This event was part of Solar Saros 125, a series that repeats every 18 years and 11 days.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. The eclipse occurred when the Moon passed between Earth and the Sun, obscuring the Sun's image. Because the Moon's apparent diameter was smaller than the Sun's, it blocked most light, creating an annulus or ring appearance. This specific event happened about 1.1 days after apogee, resulting in a smaller apparent diameter.
Saros Series Context. The event was part of Saros series 125, which contains 73 eclipses. The series began in 1060 and includes annular eclipses from 1384 through 1979. All eclipses in this series occur at the Moon's ascending node. The 1889 eclipse falls within this long-running cycle.
Visibility and Path. The annular eclipse was visible in the Atlantic Ocean, Africa, and the Indian Ocean. A partial solar eclipse was also visible for parts of Southern Africa, Central Africa, East Africa, the Middle East, southern India, and western Indonesia. The event occurred on a Friday.
Sources
- Solar eclipse of June 28, 1889 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-21
- Solar Saros 125 Wikipedia, revision of 2024-04-26
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