Solar eclipse of February 15, 1961
Introduction A total solar eclipse occurred on February 15, 1961.Totality was visible from France, Monaco, Italy, San Marino, SFR Yugoslavia (parts now belonging to Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo, North Macedonia), Albania, Bulgaria including the capital city Sofia, Romania including the capital city Bucharest, and the Soviet Union (parts now belonging to Ukraine, Russia and Kazakhstan). The maximum eclipse was recorded near Novocherkassk (Russian SFSR).This was the 51st of 55 umbral eclipses in Solar Saros 120.Upcoming 4 umbral eclipses52.1979 February 2653.1997 March 954.2015 March 2055.2033 March 30
In popular culture Barabbas'' (1961) in which the eclipse was used to recreate the crucifixion darknessThe crucifixion scene in the 1961 film ''Barabbas'' was shot during this eclipse.
Related eclipses === Solar eclipses of 1961–1964 ====== Saros 120====== Metonic series===
See also * List of solar eclipses visible from Russia* List of solar eclipses visible from Ukraine
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References *  Solar eclipse of February 15, 1961 in Russia