Solar eclipse of December 26, 2038

A total solar eclipse will occur at the Moon's descending node of orbit between Saturday, December 25 and Sunday, December 26, 2038, with a magnitude of 1.0268. 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.

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Eclipses in 2038

 * An annular solar eclipse on January 5, 2038.
 * A penumbral lunar eclipse on January 21, 2038.
 * A penumbral lunar eclipse on June 17, 2038.
 * An annular solar eclipse on July 2, 2038.
 * A penumbral lunar eclipse on July 16, 2038.
 * A penumbral lunar eclipse on December 11, 2038.
 * A total solar eclipse on December 26, 2038.

Metonic

 * Preceded by: Solar eclipse of March 9, 2035
 * Followed by: Solar eclipse of October 14, 2042

Tzolkinex

 * Preceded by: Solar eclipse of November 14, 2031
 * Followed by: Solar eclipse of February 5, 2046

Half-Saros

 * Preceded by: Lunar eclipse of December 20, 2029
 * Followed by: Lunar eclipse of January 1, 2048

Tritos

 * Preceded by: Solar eclipse of January 26, 2028
 * Followed by: Solar eclipse of November 25, 2049

Solar Saros 142

 * Preceded by: Solar eclipse of December 14, 2020
 * Followed by: Solar eclipse of January 5, 2057

Inex

 * Preceded by: Solar eclipse of January 15, 2010
 * Followed by: Solar eclipse of December 6, 2067

Triad

 * Preceded by: Solar eclipse of February 25, 1952
 * Followed by: Solar eclipse of October 26, 2125