Total Solar Eclipse 2016 travel information
The total solar eclipse of 09 March 2016 will reach a maximum duration of 04m09s.
The eclipse path crosses Indonesia before heading out into the Pacific Ocean. Indonesia is the only significant land-mass that the eclipse path passes over.
The path of totality will pass through Mukomuko, Palembang, Tandjungpandan, Kendawangan, Tanahgrogot, Tanjung Pakuli, Gimpu, Soa-Siu and Ternate all of which are close to the centre line of the eclipse.
Balikpapan, Palu and Amuntai are under the line of totality but are further from the centre line.
Current eclipse plans
We will be viewing the eclipse from Indonesia. We will, almost certainly, enter Indonesia through Jakarta. However, we have yet to determine exactly where we will be viewing the eclipse from. I would appreciate if you could send any information you have regarding good viewing locations for the 2016 eclipse.
Eclipse tour operators
Tour operators wishing to do so may submit their current plans to me if they wish to have such republished here on the condition that you keep me informed of any changes/updates.
Travel advice
2016 Eclipse in the news
On-line resources
General eclipse information
- NASAs Solar Eclipse Page - includes information on eclipses past and present.
- Mr Eclipse - comprehensive source of eclipse information
- Jay Anderson - useful page with weather and climate information for solar eclipse vantage points
- Eclipse-Chasers.com - useful site with useful information and lore about eclipses
- IAU eclipse resources - very useful set of resources on total solar eclipses
- Dan McGlaun - excellent resources on eclipses from 1986 and into future
- Ecliptomaniacs - Irish Eclipse Chasers - journals from Irish eclipse chasers dating back to 1999
- Total Solar eclipses - Solar eclipse maps from Ole's astronomy site
Eclipse safety
Permanent eye damage can result from incorrect viewing of an eclipse. You must take precautions. Practice safe sun.
- Eclipse safety by MrEclipse.com - Practical useful information on how view eclipses safely
- Eye Safety during eclipses - information from NASA
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