China 2009 Solar Eclipse 2009
The total solar eclipse will be visible within a narrow corridor that traverses half of the earth on July 22, 2009. The path of the Moon's umbral shadow begins in India and crosses through Nepal, Bangladesh and China. For those wanting to experience a total solar eclipse, 2009 is particularly special, as it will mark the longest eclipse of the 21st century at 6 minutes and 39 seconds.
When and where you would see the total eclipse
| Eclipse Cities | Starting Time | Start of Full Eclipse | End of Full Eclipse | Completed Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chengdu | 8:07:05 | 9:11:06 | 9:14:29 | 10:26:22 |
| Chongqing | 8:07:54 | 9:12:59 | 9:17:17 | 10:30:34 |
| Yichang | 8:12:11 | 9:19:27 | 9:24:48 | 10:40:01 |
| Wuhan | 8:14:53 | 9:23:56 | 9:29:24 | 10:46:15 |
| Hangzhou | 8:21:26 | 9:34:11 | 9:39:40 | 10:59:21 |
| Suzhou | 8:22:21 | 9:35:13 | 9:40:10 | 10:59:41 |
| Shanghai | 8:23:25 | 9:36:44 | 9:41:49 | 11:01:36 |
* You would also see the solar eclipse on the deck of a Yangtze River cruise ship sailing time from 19th
July to 21st July, click here to choose a ship.
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The Best Places to Witness China's 2009 Total Solar Eclipse
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