Reki Yoko Heisei 20 (2008)

February 1st, 2007, announced by NAOJ

Glossary:Solar Eclipse, Lunar Eclipse, Transit of Planet

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Eclipses Heisei 20 (2008)

In this year, there are 2 Solar Eclipses and 2 Lunar Eclipses. Among those, 1 Solar Eclipse and 1 Lunar Eclipse are visible from Japan.

1. February 7th Annular Solar Eclipse

This phenomenon is not visible from Japan.

2. February 21st Total Lunar Eclipse

This phenomenon is not visible from Japan.

3. August 1st Total Solar Eclipse

In general, partial eclipse is visible from Rishiri, Rebun and Tsushima. The Sun sets right after the eclipse begins.

4. August 17th Partial Lunar Eclipse

In general, partial eclipse is visible from all over Japan excluding eastern Hokkaido. The Moon sets during the eclipse. Local circumstances are as follows.

Place	Eclipse begins		Moonset
Place	JCST	P.A.	JCST	P.A.	Mag.
Naha	17^th 4^h35.7^m	43°	17^th 6^h07.8^m	90°	0.812
Fukuoka	17^th 4^h35.7^m	49°	17^th 5^h45.4^m	78°	0.738
Kyoto	17^th 4^h35.7^m	48°	17^th 5^h23.3^m	65°	0.564
Tokyo	17^th 4^h35.7^m	48°	17^th 5^h03.9^m	56°	0.357
Sendai	17^th 4^h35.7^m	50°	17^th 4^h56.7^m	55°	0.271
Sapporo	17^th 4^h35.7^m	54°	17^th 4^h45.0^m	56°	0.123