Solar eclipse of December 15, 2039

A total solar eclipse will occur at the Moon's descending node of orbit on Thursday, December 15, 2039, with a magnitude of 1.0356. 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 larger than the Sun's, blocking all direct sunlight, turning day into darkness. Totality occurs in a narrow path across Earth's surface, with the partial solar eclipse visible over a surrounding region thousands of kilometres wide.

The totality of the eclipse begins in the southern Pacific Ocean, passing over much of Antarctica and closely reaching the South Pole. A partial eclipse will be visible in the southern extremities of South America and Africa. It will terminate in the southern Indian Ocean several hours later.

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Eclipses of 2039

 * A partial lunar eclipse on June 6, 2039.
 * An annular solar eclipse on June 21, 2039.
 * A partial lunar eclipse on November 30, 2039.
 * A total solar eclipse on December 15, 2039.

Metonic

 * Preceded by: Solar eclipse of February 27, 2036
 * Followed by: Solar eclipse of October 3, 2043

Tzolkinex

 * Preceded by: Solar eclipse of November 3, 2032
 * Followed by: Solar eclipse of January 26, 2047

Half-Saros

 * Preceded by: Lunar eclipse of December 9, 2030
 * Followed by: Lunar eclipse of December 20, 2048

Tritos

 * Preceded by: Solar eclipse of January 14, 2029
 * Followed by: Solar eclipse of November 14, 2050

Solar Saros 152

 * Preceded by: Solar eclipse of December 4, 2021
 * Followed by: Solar eclipse of December 26, 2057

Inex

 * Preceded by: Solar eclipse of January 4, 2011
 * Followed by: Solar eclipse of November 24, 2068

Triad

 * Preceded by: Solar eclipse of February 14, 1953
 * Followed by: Solar eclipse of October 16, 2126