Solar eclipse of August 2, 2046

A total solar eclipse will occur at the Moon's descending node of orbit on Thursday, August 2, 2046, with a magnitude of 1.0531. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly obscuring the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's apparent diameter is greater than the Sun's, blocking all direct sunlight. Totality occurs in a narrow path across Earth's surface, with the partial solar eclipse visible over a surrounding region thousands of kilometres wide.

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Eclipses in 2046

 * A partial lunar eclipse on January 22, 2046.
 * An annular solar eclipse on February 5, 2046.
 * A partial lunar eclipse on July 18, 2046.
 * A total solar eclipse on August 2, 2046.

Metonic

 * Preceded by: Solar eclipse of October 14, 2042
 * Followed by: Solar eclipse of May 20, 2050

Tzolkinex

 * Preceded by: Solar eclipse of June 21, 2039
 * Followed by: Solar eclipse of September 12, 2053

Half-Saros

 * Preceded by: Lunar eclipse of July 27, 2037
 * Followed by: Lunar eclipse of August 7, 2055

Tritos

 * Preceded by: Solar eclipse of September 2, 2035
 * Followed by: Solar eclipse of July 1, 2057

Solar Saros 146

 * Preceded by: Solar eclipse of July 22, 2028
 * Followed by: Solar eclipse of August 12, 2064

Inex

 * Preceded by: Solar eclipse of August 21, 2017
 * Followed by: Solar eclipse of July 13, 2075

Triad

 * Preceded by: Solar eclipse of October 2, 1959
 * Followed by: Solar eclipse of June 3, 2133