Eclipses for the year 2009
Eclipses for the year 2009
There are 5 eclipses in 2009, 2 of the Sun and 3 of the Moon:
| Date | Kinds of eclipse |
| Jan 26 | Annular eclipse of the Sun |
| Feb 9 | Penumbral eclipse of the Moon |
| Jul 7 | Penumbral eclipse of the Moon |
| Jul 22 | Total eclipse of the Sun |
| Aug 6 | Penumbral eclipse of the Moon |
- Of these 5 eclipses, 1 eclipse of the Moon and 2 eclipses of the Sun will be visible in Hong Kong. Details are given below:
Annular eclipse of the Sun on Jan 26
(The annular eclipse will only be visible as a partial eclipse in Hong Kong.)| State | Time | Date |
| Eclipse begins | 1708 | Jan 26 |
| Max. Eclipse | 1803 | Jan 26 |
| Sunset | 1808 | Jan 26 |
Total eclipse of the Sun on Jul 22
(The total eclipse will only be visible as a partial eclipse in Hong Kong.)
| State | Time | Date |
| Eclipse begins | 0815 | Jul 22 |
| Max. Eclipse | 0926 | Jul 22 |
| Eclipse Ends | 1046 | Jul 22 |
Penumbral eclipse of the Moon on Feb 9
| State | Time | Date |
| Moon enters penumbra | 2037 | Feb 9 |
| Max. eclipse | 2238 | Feb 9 |
| Moon exits penumbra | 0040 | Feb 10 |
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