The following table contains the Besselian elements for the Partial Solar Eclipse of 2047 Dec 16 .
The global visibility of the eclipse is shown on an Orthographic Map .
Besselian Elements for the Partial Solar Eclipse of 2047 Dec 16
Non-Central Eclipse
Equatorial Conjunction: 23:43:45.1 TDT J.D. = 2469061.488717
(Sun & Moon in R.A.) (=23:42:14.9 UT)
Ecliptic Conjunction: 23:39:29.4 TDT J.D. = 2469061.485757
(Sun & Moon in Ec. Lo.) (=23:37:59.1 UT)
Instant of 23:50:11.7 TDT J.D. = 2469061.493191
Greatest Eclipse: (=23:48:41.5 UT)
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Gamma = -1.0661 Ephemerides = VSOP87/ELP2000-85
Eclipse Magnitude = 0.8816 Lunation No. = 593
ΔT = 90.2 s Saros Series = 123 (55/70)
Lunar Radius k1 = 0.272488 (Penumbra) Shift in Δb = 0.00"
Constants: k2 = 0.272281 (Umbra) Lunar Position: Δl = 0.00"
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Geocentric Coordinates of Sun & Moon at Greatest Eclipse (VSOP87/ELP2000-85):
Sun: R.A. = 17h37m56.6s Moon: R.A. = 17h38m13.1s
Dec. =-23°20'11.0" Dec. =-24°24'51.4"
Semi-Diameter = 16'15.0" Semi-Diameter = 16'35.9"
Eq.Hor.Par. = 08.9" Eq.Hor.Par. = 1°00'54.9"
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Polynomial Besselian Elements for: 2047 Dec 16 00:00:00.0 TDT (=t0)
n x y d l1 l2 μ
0 0.156181 -1.058816 -23.33402 0.540566 -0.005544 181.06407
1 0.5767394 0.0336393 -0.001700 0.0000589 0.0000586 14.996467
2 -0.0000280 0.0002378 0.000006 -0.0000129 -0.0000128
3 -0.0000095 -0.0000006
Tan ƒ1 = 0.0047506 Tan ƒ2 = 0.0047269
At time t1 (decimal hours), each Besselian element is evaluated by:
a = a0 + a1*t + a2*t^2 + a3*t^3 (or a = Σ [an*t^n]; n = 0 to 3)
where: a = x, y, d, l1, l2, or μ
t = t1 - t0 (decimal hours) and t0 = 0.000 TDT
The Besselian elements were derived from a least-squares fit to elements
calculated at five uniformly spaced times over a six hour period centered at t0.
The Besselian elements are valid over the period 21.00 ≤ t0 ≤ 3.00 TDT.
Note that all times are expressed in Terrestrial Dynamical Time (TDT).
Saros Series 123: Member 55 of 70 eclipses in series.
Predictions for the Partial Solar Eclipse of 2047 Dec 16 were generated using the VSOP87/ELP2000-85 solar and lunar ephemerides and a value of ΔT = 90.2 seconds. The luanr coordinates have been calculated with respect to the Moon's Center of Mass. They DO NOT include a correction to the Center of Figure, or the effects of mountains and valleys along the edge of the Moon.
All eclipse calculations are by Fred Espenak, and he assumes full responsibility for their accuracy. Permission is freely granted to reproduce this data when accompanied by an acknowledgment:
"Eclipse Predictions by Fred Espenak, NASA's GSFC"
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