solar eclipse

A Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon. passes between Earth and the sun. An annular Solar Eclipse occurs when the moon’s apparent diameter is smaller than the sun, blocking the Sun’s light and that will caused the sun look like an annulus or ring.

An annular Solar Eclipse can be seen this January 2010. A Solar Eclipse to be seen on Friday, January 15 2010 (Philippines) will be the longest solar eclipse since 1992, the Philipine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Sunday.

The Solar Eclipse is visible not only in the Philippines but also in other countries such Africa, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Asia. The Solar Eclipse starts at the Central African Republic. In Maldives, will be the longest on land at 10.8 minutes of viewing and will be the best viewing of the solar eclipse.

In Philippines, Solar Eclipse on January 15 2010, PAGASA said the Metro Manila residents will see 39.1 percent of the sun’s diameter. The Solar Eclipse starts at 3:49 PM in Metro Manila and ending at 5:51 PM. Calayan Island is the highest for the country eclipse magnitude with the percentage of 50.6 percent.The lowest eclipse magnitude is in General Santos City at 12.6 percent.