On November 15, 2027, 54 years from now, there can be an annular solar eclipse that can be much like the latest October 14, 2023, annular eclipse. The observe for the 2077 solar eclipse can be roughly over the identical geographical area. Picture through Guy Ottewell. Used with permission.
Many individuals loved the latest annular solar eclipse on October 14, 2023. In the event you missed it – or need to see it once more from roughly the identical location – you’ll have one other likelihood for a similiar eclipse on November 15, 2077.
Photo voltaic eclipse in 2077 much like October 14 eclipse
Based on the famend astronomer Guy Ottewell, a really comparable solar eclipse to the eclipse on October 14, 2023, will happen on November 15, 2077. Not solely will it’s an annular solar eclipse, it’ll be seen from roughly the identical space. Aren’t the predictable cycles of the cosmos wonderful?
In his recent blog Ottewell – when referring to a different annular solar eclipse on November 15, 2077 – stated:
… in regards to the annular eclipse of Saturday October 14: After 54 years, that’s, 3 saros intervals, comes an eclipse that’s extra intently comparable, as a result of the third-of-a-day distinction is eliminated and the observe is over roughly the identical geographical area.
Charts of the eclipse paths in October 2023 and November 2077. They’re roughly over the identical area on the globe. Picture through timeanddate.com. Used with permission.
Some October 2023 eclipse images
View at EarthSky Community Photos. | David Irvine made this composite picture of the October 14, 2023, solar eclipse at Agathla Peak in Arizona. Thanks, David!View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Michelle Henley made this composite picture of the October 14, 2023, solar eclipse. She wrote: “Ring of fireplace pictures begin within the middle and proceed counter clockwise by the previous couple of seconds of the eclipse. Gorgeous sight to see and to {photograph}. Trying ahead to the total eclipse in April.” Thanks, Michelle! We’re wanting ahead to the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse as effectively.
Backside line: One other annular solar eclipse – much like the one on October 14, 2023 – will go to nearly the identical geographical area in 2077. The predictable cycles within the sky are wonderful.
Astronomer, artist and poet Man Ottewell’s beloved Astronomical Calendar ended its yearly print run in 2016, its forty third 12 months. However now it is again! Discover the 2023 calendar right here: https://www.universalworkshop.com/astronomical-calendar-2023/ And go to Man’s web site UniversalWorkshop.com or his weblog at UniversalWorkshop.com/Guysblog. Man’s tales and artwork are used right here with permission, and we’re honored to have them. Thanks, Man! The picture reveals Man strolling from the Carolina coast to the Blue Ridge mountains one spring (as depicted in Sky & Telescope journal).
