'' Central eclipse '' is often used as a generic term for a total , annular , or hybrid eclipse . This is , however , not completely correct : the definition of a central eclipse is an eclipse during which the central line of the umbra touches the Earth 's surface . It is possible , though extremely rare , that part of the umbra intersects with the Earth ( thus creating an annular or total eclipse ) , but not its central line . This is then called a non-central total or annular eclipse . The last ( umbral yet ) non-central solar eclipse was on April 29 , 2014 . This was an annular eclipse . The next non-central total solar eclipse will be on April 9 , 2043
on April 29 , 2014
Solar eclipse of April 29, 2014
Solar eclipse