Solar eclipse of October 12, 1958

A total solar eclipse occurred at the Moon's ascending node of orbit on Sunday, October 12, 1958, with a magnitude of 1.0608. 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. Totality was visible in Tokelau, Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Chile and Argentina. This solar eclipse occurred over 3 months after the final game of 1958 FIFA World Cup.

Eclipses in 1958

 * A penumbral lunar eclipse on April 4, 1958.
 * An annular solar eclipse on April 19, 1958.
 * A partial lunar eclipse on May 3, 1958.
 * A total solar eclipse on October 12, 1958.
 * A penumbral lunar eclipse on October 27, 1958.

Metonic

 * Preceded by: Solar eclipse of December 25, 1954
 * Followed by: Solar eclipse of July 31, 1962

Tzolkinex

 * Preceded by: Solar eclipse of September 1, 1951
 * Followed by: Solar eclipse of November 23, 1965

Half-Saros

 * Preceded by: Lunar eclipse of October 7, 1949
 * Followed by: Lunar eclipse of October 18, 1967

Tritos

 * Preceded by: Solar eclipse of November 12, 1947
 * Followed by: Solar eclipse of September 11, 1969

Solar Saros 133

 * Preceded by: Solar eclipse of October 1, 1940
 * Followed by: Solar eclipse of October 23, 1976

Inex

 * Preceded by: Solar eclipse of November 1, 1929
 * Followed by: Solar eclipse of September 23, 1987

Triad

 * Preceded by: Solar eclipse of December 12, 1871
 * Followed by: Solar eclipse of August 12, 2045