The First Annular Solar Eclipse of 2009 on January 26th
The first solar eclipse of 2009 occurs on January 26th 2009. This eclipse is termed as annular eclipse as it forms a ring shape. The annular eclipse will be visible from a wide track that traverses the Indian Ocean and western Indonesia. A partial eclipse will be seen within the much larger path of the Moon’s shadow, which includes the southern third of Africa, Madagascar, Australia except Tasmania, southeast India, Southeast Asia and Indonesia.
This is the 50th eclipse of Saros 131. The Saros cycle is an eclipse cycle with a period of about 18 years 11 days 8 hours (approximately 6585⅓ days) that can be used to predict eclipses of the Sun and Moon. The first annular eclipse of Saros 131 occurred on 1720 Aug 04. This eclipse will be visible from Bangalore, Calcutta and Chennai in India and many other Southeast Asian countries and will last for almost 1.30 hours.
Apart from this, there would be 4 lunar eclipses and a total solar eclipse in 2009 and the details are given in the table below.
| Eclipse Name | Date of visibility |
| Lunar Eclipse | Feb 09 2009 |
| Lunar Eclipse | July 07 2009 |
| total Solar Eclipse | July 22 2009 |
| Lunar Eclipse | August 06 2009 |
| Partial Lunar Eclipse | December 31 2009 |
Source : NASA
January 19th, 2009
Hi! What was the time of solar eclipse on 26th jan 2009 in india?
will this be seen from pune also?
January 19th, 2009
It will be observed from Bangalore and chennai in india and not from Pune Krishna
January 19th, 2009
@Krishna,
We cannot see the eclipse from Pune.
The eclipse will be visible from Bangalore between 2.33 pm and 03:17 pm, Calcutta between 3:01 pm and 03:30 pm and Chennai between 2:29 pm and 3:19 pm. The eclipse will be at its peak between 3.17 pm and 3.30 pm in India.
January 20th, 2009
P. Iyamperumal, Executive Director, B. M. Birla Planetarium in the city says: “At Chennai the eclipse will begin at 2.28 p.m. The greatest phase will be at 3.19 p.m. and it will end at 4.05 p.m.
January 20th, 2009
Thank u to Neha , Suganya and jayashri…
nut jaya is saying that will start afternoon. which one is right? please conform the timings
Regards
Krishna (nimmala_rk@yahoo.com)
January 20th, 2009
I have updated all the time to our local Indian time. As Neha says, the eclipse is visible in the afternoon.
January 20th, 2009
Live images of the eclipse from various parts of southern africa can be seen at EclipseLiveImage
January 20th, 2009
Live images of the eclipse from various parts of southern africa can be seen at http://www.astronomy2009.org.za/moonshadow
January 21st, 2009
what are the correct timings of solar eclipse in dubai
January 22nd, 2009
I want to know the exact time span for the solar eclipse of 26th Jan ‘09 in India.
January 22nd, 2009
Hi! Smitha…as per Suganya’s….
The eclipse will be visible from Bangalore between 2.33 pm and 03:17 pm, Calcutta between 3:01 pm and 03:30 pm and Chennai between 2:29 pm and 3:19 pm. The eclipse will be at its peak between 3.17 pm and 3.30 pm in India.
January 22nd, 2009
i wish to know the span of solar eclipse of 26th january in uae,
January 23rd, 2009
Can solar eclipse of 26th Jan 2009 be seen from Ahmedabad(Gujarat)?At what time it can be seen?
January 23rd, 2009
@ riya….
we can not see the solor eclipse from gujarat…it will be seen from south states and calcutta…..
January 23rd, 2009
any idea wat time eclipse will be seen in hongkong and china
January 24th, 2009
what are the dates for all eclipse in middle east in 2009 .
January 24th, 2009
hi krish…, do i understand that in ahmedabad the solar eclipse is not visible at all?
January 24th, 2009
what is the time for first solar eclipse 2009 in united arab emirates is this same time in all emirates
January 24th, 2009
what is the time for solar eclipse of 26-01-2009 in dubai
January 24th, 2009
soo sad…..dat it cannot b’ seen frm uae
January 24th, 2009
hi krishna where from u got the data
January 24th, 2009
Yes Kumar, It will not be visible in ahmedabad.
January 24th, 2009
The eclipse is not visible in Dubai. Please confirm if you are asking for the equivalent time in Dubai when the eclipse happens in India
January 25th, 2009
how about in philippines?can it be seen?if yes, maybe at what time?
January 25th, 2009
Is there any effect of solar eclipse on pregnant woman, if any what care can be taken
January 25th, 2009
Yes in Philippines, its visible in Manila and Quezon City at 4.55 pm
January 25th, 2009
check out http://www.gettingpositivekarmanow.com and get full lowdown on what to do and not to for all eclipses including this one!
January 25th, 2009
I see there are quite a few people from dubai interested in astronomy in this post… hi.. i a am member of Dubai Astronomy group.. mail me at ankit001@hotmail.com if your interested to go out for start gazing trips get in touch with me…
January 25th, 2009
Is this eclipse visible in middle east, if visible pls let me know the aprox timings in dubai
January 25th, 2009
Will the eclipse on 26th January 2009 be visible in Delhi? If yes, what are start and end timings of the eclipse?
January 25th, 2009
Wat is timing in mumbai town side?
January 25th, 2009
can anyone please tell me whether there is eclipse in kuwait?
if yes,then please specify the time.
mail me :coolmaria84@hotmail.com
January 25th, 2009
Is this eclipse visible in middle east, if visible pls let me know the aprox timings in Abu Dhabi
January 25th, 2009
At what time this eclipse can be seen from sydney, australia
January 25th, 2009
aT WHAT time this eclipse can be seen in sydney. australia
January 25th, 2009
I am on my 7 month pregancy. i would like to know the timing of eclipse in dubai so that i can take care of my baby
January 25th, 2009
i need to know from when does it start and when does it end in dubai.
January 25th, 2009
Hi Krishna, It’s visible in Kuwait? (The Annular solar eclipse)
January 25th, 2009
hi kishor
this eclipse will not see in middle east
January 25th, 2009
this eclipse will effect to retail market also..what you think??
January 25th, 2009
What is the equivalent time in Dubai when the eclipse happens in India as it is said that it is not visible in dubai
January 25th, 2009
What is the equivalent time in Dubai when the eclipse happens in India
January 25th, 2009
What is the equivalent time in Dubai when the solar eclipse happens in India we checked out with dubai astronomy but that site is not opening
January 25th, 2009
is the solar eclipse in Jan-09 visible in Uganda
January 25th, 2009
give me some detail of the countries through which eclipse will be observered
January 25th, 2009
what are the equivalent timings in dubai when solar eclipse occurs in india on 26 of january plz help us out
January 25th, 2009
what are the equivalent timings in dubai when solar eclipse occurs in india on 26 of january plz help us out
January 25th, 2009
My wife is pregnant, Is there any effect of solar eclipse on pregnant woman. Is the solar eclipse taking place in UAE? Do pregnant have to take care?
January 25th, 2009
Please let meknow what time the solar eclipse will take place in the U.A.E and if it will be visible here or no. Do pregnant women in U.A.E have to be careful too?
thanks
January 25th, 2009
For details on Eclips Path at http://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar-eclipse-january-26-2009.html You can get all details
January 25th, 2009
Syed, unfortunately none of the eclipse in 2009 happens completely in middle east except one on decemeber 31st 2009 which will be visible primarily from the eastern hemisphere. Apart from this, there are two more eclipse which will be partially visible in middle east which are on August 6th 2009 and February 9th 2009.
All these are lunar eclipse.
January 25th, 2009
Hi! What was the time of solar eclipse on 26th jan 2009 in india?
will this be seen from mumbai also?
January 25th, 2009
Hello
Please let me know what time the solar eclipse will take place in Karachi, Pakistan?
January 25th, 2009
I’m 3 month’s pregnant & based at Mumbai, India. Is there any effect of solar eclipse on pregnant woman. Is the solar eclipse taking place in MUMBAI? Do pregnant have to take care?
January 26th, 2009
Regarding the effects on pregnant ladies when exposed to eclipse,I would say it purely depends on the induviduals thoughts and belief. I could see this question in two different angles.Lets analyse it now.
In India,it was considered that there were many great Rishis and saints who, with their mental powers have observed the ill effects of both eclipses on pregnant ladies and so barred exposure to the rays during that time.This is not superstitious.But if you ask me whether we can believe this information, I would not directly say “yes” as this is not a proven fact and we dont have any evidence for the same.For that matter,we dont even know if Rishis lived in those days.
Secondly, I would see the same question scientifically.In Mexico, it was believed that exposing the pregnant lady to an eclipse caused cleft-lip. That myth has been scientifically disproved in Mexico. You can find those evidences over the net.
I am also quoting from another article
‘There are many old wives’ tales, which attribute birth defects to various causes. Birth defects are NOT caused by eclipses, sewing during pregnancy, riding in autorickshaws, sleeping in any particular position or eating some foods’.
Also this was published in one of the artilces in “The Hindu” dated 18/02/2006. Here is the link for you.
Now I am leaving it to the reader to take a decision.
January 26th, 2009
@ridafi ,@Syed
Here are the equivalent Dubai timings when the eclipse happens in India
The eclipse will be visible from Bangalore between 1.03 pm and 1:47 pm, Calcutta between 1:31 pm and 2:00 pm and Chennai between 12:59 pm and 1:49 pm. The eclipse will be at its peak between 1.47 pm and 2.00 pm
(Indian timings converted to Dubai timings)
January 26th, 2009
Hi, will the Solar eclipse on 26, Jan 2009 appear in Karachi and the areas arround.
January 26th, 2009
@anamika
The eclipse is not visible in Mumbai.
January 26th, 2009
@Pardeep ,
In Sydney, Australia, the eclipse occurs between 7.42 pm and 7.59 pm
January 26th, 2009
@Ashok,
The eclipse is not visible in Karchi
January 26th, 2009
hello
is this eclipse visible in europe (poland)
please reply…………
January 26th, 2009
hi suganya pls reply is it visible in europe ?????????
POLAND
AWAITING FOR UR REPLY
January 26th, 2009
@Prakash,
The eclipse is not visible in Poland.
January 26th, 2009
THANKS A LOT……….
January 26th, 2009
Hi,
The eclipse will not be visible in the middle east, so dont worry pregnant women. I am alos One and in my 7th month, residing in Middle east. cheer up.
January 26th, 2009
U sure in karachi there is no solar eclipse? As i saw on net few sites showing it inkarachi. please tell me exact time of start and end if somebody knows….
January 26th, 2009
could u tell me what time eclipes is visible in australia queensland??
January 26th, 2009
pls let me know at what time the solar eclipse will occur in china-shanghai?
January 26th, 2009
suganya,awaiting u`r reply soon.pls
January 26th, 2009
suganya,pls i am awaiting ur reply.
January 26th, 2009
please tell me when the eclipse is visible in delhi..please reply asap thanks
January 26th, 2009
is solar eclipse in uae also
January 26th, 2009
@Hasnain ,
Yes the eclipse is not visible in Karachi.
January 26th, 2009
@Smita
The eclipse is not visible in Queensland,Australia
January 26th, 2009
@Riya,
The eclipse is visible in Shangai,China at 5.21 pm today.
January 26th, 2009
@neha,
The eclipse is not visible in Delhi
January 26th, 2009
When will the eclipse occur on 26th Jan in calcutta
January 26th, 2009
hi, will the eclipse be seen in dubai. if so at wht time suganya.
January 26th, 2009
I am at Ratnagiri. At what tine there is a SPARSHYA and MOKSHA of Solar Eclipse if viewed from Ratnagiri, Maharashtra?
January 26th, 2009
Can I see watch the eclipse on 26th January ‘09 from Hyderabad? Is this partial or total Solar eclipse? How safe is it to watch naked eye? Can anyone publise more info on Annular eclipse? How many types of eclipses are there till now? Can we have an eclipse when a blackhole passes between the path of the Sun and the Earth? Thank you all.
January 26th, 2009
is there a live streaming video of the eclipse?
January 26th, 2009
Dubai timimg is 17:25 to 21:36
January 26th, 2009
The informations are useful. Surprised to know so many are interested to know whether their area comes under eclipse and the timings of the eclipse.
I saw the NASA site on eclipse and it was informative. Best wishes
January 26th, 2009
What is d timing of solar eclipse in kolkata at 26th January?
January 26th, 2009
what time the solar eclipse be visble in dubai on 26 jan
January 26th, 2009
the solar eclipts is visiable in bangalore.
January 26th, 2009
in india when will the eclipse occur tel me exact time, plz
January 26th, 2009
Watch the Solar Eclipse January 26 2009 Video From You Tube
January 26th, 2009
fast really see there in youtube……
January 26th, 2009
i think Mr Krishna is right. It is between 2:30 PM and 4:05 PM
January 26th, 2009
not visible in cebu city philippines… wrong info
January 26th, 2009
is it true that if there are two eclipses within a short span of one month it will lead to natural calamities.like volcanic eruptions, sunamies etc.,..
January 27th, 2009
is there any effect of lunar eclipse in uae on 9 feb 2009.plz let me know the timings of lunar eclipse.
January 29th, 2009
@Syed,
Details about the lunar eclipse on feb 09th 2009 is available here
February 4th, 2009
What time is the Lunar eclipse on 9th Feb ‘09
Thanks
February 4th, 2009
The details about the lunar eclipse on 9th Feb 2009 is available here
February 6th, 2009
Does someone know the exact timings of the eclipse in Bangalore.
The details provided in the above link give generic conversion of UT into IST, but is not region /place specific.
February 8th, 2009
what time is the eclipse in kuwait on 9 th feb 2009. my friend is pregnant
February 8th, 2009
what time is the eclipse in kuwait on 9 th feb 2009. my friend is pregnant.
thanks
February 8th, 2009
I want to know the exact time span for the lunar eclipse of 9th Feb ‘09 in Bangalore
February 9th, 2009
is the eclipse on 9th feb 2009 visible in carribean island named CURACAO N ARUBA.
February 9th, 2009
Hi,
What is the timing of eclipse in United Arab Emirates. Please reply ASAP.
Thanks in Advacne
February 9th, 2009
What is the timing of eclipse in kuwait today. Please reply ASAP.
Thanks in Advance
February 9th, 2009
hi my friend is pregnant pls inform me the timing of Lumar Eclipse in Kuwait
February 9th, 2009
what is the timing of lunar eclipse in kuwait
February 9th, 2009
Will Lunar eclipse of 9th Feb 2009, be visible from Ahmedabad? What is the timing?
February 9th, 2009
This is confusing. so many people saying that the eclipse can be seen in the afternoon in India,
whereas this page :
http://www.hindu-blog.com/2009/02/chandra-grahan-time-lunar-eclipse.html states differently.
India
Delhi – From 18:09 to 22:08
Mid Eclipse will be at 20:08 (local time)
“A little knowledge is a dangerous thing”
February 9th, 2009
what time the lunar eclipse today in philippines
June 28th, 2009
is the eclipse of 7th july visible in dubai. do a pregnent women has to take any precautions
July 1st, 2009
can some one tell me the timing of all eclipses due in 2009?
July 4th, 2009
is the eclipse of 7th july 2009 visible in dubai? what time it will start and end. Do a pregnent women has to take any precautions.
July 5th, 2009
What time is the lunar eclipse in Kuwait.
July 5th, 2009
Hi, Can you please tell me the lunar eclipse on 7th and Total Solar Eclipse on 22nd of July visible in United Arab Emirates? And I want to know the exact time of eclipse start and end in UAE. Please reply ASAP.
Thanks in Advacne.
July 6th, 2009
What time is the lunar eclipse in India, Hyderabad on 7th July.
July 6th, 2009
What time is the lunar eclipse in United Arab Emirates on 7th July, i.e. tomorrow.
July 6th, 2009
I would like to know the timings of the lunar eclipse on 7th july 2009 ,22nd july 2009 and 6th of august 2009 in UAE ASAP
July 6th, 2009
what is the time of lunar eclipse from banglore on 7th july 2009 ?
July 6th, 2009
I would like to know the timings of the lunar eclipse on 7th july 2009 ,22nd july 2009 and 6th of august 2009 in kuwait
July 7th, 2009
what is the time of lunar eclipse from banglore on 7th july 2009 ?
July 7th, 2009
This eclipse would not be visible in India as it occurs during the afternoon hours between 1410 hrs and 1600 Hrs
July 7th, 2009
im 8 months pregnant and residing in uae. Can you tell me the approximate timings of solar eclipse occuring on 22nd july 2009.
July 12th, 2009
Hi I am 2 months pregnant and would like to know the exact time of the eclipse occuring on 22nd July & 6th Aug in Oman time.
July 13th, 2009
Hi my wife 5 months pregnant and would like to know the exact time of the eclipse occuring on 22nd July2009 in kuwait timing?plase inform what precations we have to take?
July 14th, 2009
Im 7months pregnant, please tell me the exact timings of the eclipse occuring on 22nd july 2009 and Aug 6th in kuwait timing?
Thank you
July 19th, 2009
plese tell me anyone at what time in kuwait can see solar eclipse on 22nd 2009
July 21st, 2009
Hi my wife 7 months pregnant and would like to know the exact time of the eclipse occuring on 22nd July2009 in kuwait timing?
July 21st, 2009
Please confirm on this, The eclipse will be visible from Bangalore between 2.33 pm and 03:17 pm, Calcutta between 3:01 pm and 03:30 pm and Chennai between 2:29 pm and 3:19 pm. The eclipse will be at its peak between 3.17 pm and 3.30 pm in India.
July 22nd, 2009
I dont know people they really enjoy when Solar eclipse happend instead of worried about they dont know if it never finsihed means that day would be a Judgement day of the world for sure
August 6th, 2009
Hi, I am 6 months pregnant and wanted to know wether there is lunar eclipse in Sydney or not.If yes,can any one please inform me the timings of lunar eclipse on 6th August 2009 in sydney.
November 4th, 2009
Hi , I am pregnant and would like to know the timings of the partial lunar eclipse on december 31st in Goa, India.
December 29th, 2009
hi, my is pregnant . i want to know wether there was eclipse in banglore on july 7th and july 22nd .what was the on timings on these days.wether it was partial or ful please tel me.
January 15th, 2010
what is the right timing for eclipse in dubai,waht precaution shall pregnent women take.