Solar eclipse of December 4, 2021
Introduction A total solar eclipse took place on Saturday, December 4, 2021, when the Moon passed between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly obscuring the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. This eclipse was unusual as the path of the total eclipse moved from east to west across West Antarctica, while most eclipse paths move from west to east. This reversal is only possible in polar regions. Its path across Antarctica crossed near Berkner Island, traversed an arc over the continent and passed over Shepard Island.
Images File:SE2021Dec04T.gif|Animated pathFile:NASA's DSCOVR Satellite Spots Yesterday's Total Solar Eclipse Over Antartica (51727062271).png|NASA's DSCOVR Satellite photoFile:Royal Navy sailors observed 2021 partial solar eclipse off South Georgia (cropped).jpg|As observed by the Royal Navy (HMS Protector) off South Georgia
Related eclipses === Eclipses of 2021 ===* A total lunar eclipse on May 26. * An annular solar eclipse on June 10. * A partial lunar eclipse on November 19.=== Tzolkinex ===* Preceded: Solar eclipse of October 23, 2014* Followed: Solar eclipse of January 14, 2029=== Half-Saros cycle ===* Preceded: Lunar eclipse of November 28, 2012* Followed: Lunar eclipse of December 9, 2030=== Tritos ===* Preceded: Solar eclipse of January 4, 2011* Followed: Solar eclipse of November 3, 2032=== Solar Saros 152 ===* Preceded: Solar eclipse of November 23, 2003* Followed: Solar eclipse of December 15, 2039=== Inex ===* Preceded: Solar eclipse of December 24, 1992* Followed: Solar eclipse of November 14, 2050=== Triad ===* Preceded: Solar eclipse of February 3, 1935* Followed: Solar eclipse of October 5, 2108===Solar eclipses of 2018–2021====== Saros 152 ====== Metonic series===
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References *  solar-eclipse.de: ''The total solar eclipse of 12/04/2021''