 
Above: Stages of the solar eclipse as the Moon pass in front of the sun.
Bandar Seri Begawan – People in Brunei will have the opportunity to observe a partial solar eclipse on wednesday morning, July 22.
The astronomical wonder is expected to start at 8.48 a.m. local time when the moon will make its first contact with the sun.
If weather conditions permitted, the partial eclipse can be viewed for 1 hour and 34 minutes.
At 9.33 a.m. the maximum visibility will take place when only 8.3 percent of the sun will be obscured by the moon. The last stages of the eclipse will occur at 10.22 a.m.
Click Here for the animated simulation (movie) of the partial solar eclipse as viewed from Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
The spectacular event should be observed with precautions. Eclipse watchers are advised to avoid looking at the sun directly with the naked eyes, through a telescope or binoculars as these may cause damage to the eyesight. Proper solar filters or eclipse glasses must be used for observation.
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth. It is an uncommon celestial event as the three bodies are rarely perfectly aligned. The next partial solar eclipse visible in this country is set to occur next year on January 15, 2010.
More Info
For Press Release
Borneo Bulletin
Local Partial Solar Eclipse, for BSB, Brunei Darussalam.
Site information
Latitude:
| 4° 54' 48" N
| Longitude:
| 114° 56' 47" E
| Height above sea level:
| 10 metres
| Time zone:
| 8h ahead of UT
|
Eclipse Type
The eclipse is partial from this location.
Timing Information
Beginning of partial phase
Time:
| 2009 Jul 22 08:47:52 [*8:48 a.m.]
| PA of centre of Moon:
| 342.3°
| Sun's altitude:
| 34.7°
|
Maximum eclipse
Time:
| 2009 Jul 22 09:33:20 *[9:33 a.m.]
| Eclipse magnitude:
| 0.171
| Moon:Sun size ratio:
| 1.075
| PA of centre of Moon:
| 17.4°
| Sun's altitude:
| 45.2°
|
End of partial phase
Time:
| 2009 Jul 22 10:22:39 *[10:22 a.m.]
| PA of centre of Moon:
| 52.7°
| Sun's altitude:
| 56.2°
|
* Suggested official eclipse timings for Brunei Darussalam.
Warnings/Safety Looking at the Sun is dangerous at any time when any part of the brilliant visible disk of the Sun (its photosphere) is visible. Looking directly at the eclipse can badly damage your eyes. It is NOT safe to view the eclipse through sunglasses, CDs, binoculars, a telescope without a filter, or even through a camera.
Techniques of Viewing
- Solar Filter Equipped Instrument
- Pinhole Camera
- Solar Projection through Binocular/Telescope
- Eclipse's reflection in the water (not recommended)
Last Solar Eclipse 2009 January 26 (Partial)
Next Solar Eclipse 2010 January 15 (12.8% Partial Obscuration)
| 
