| Solar eclipse of April 13, 1801 | |
|---|---|
 Map | |
| Type of eclipse | |
| Nature | Partial |
| Gamma | 1.3152 |
| Magnitude | 0.4208 |
| Maximum eclipse | |
| Coordinates | 61°18′N11°42′E / 61.3°N 11.7°E |
| Times (UTC) | |
| Greatest eclipse | 4:08:06 |
| References | |
| Saros | 145 (10 of 77) |
| Catalog # (SE5000) | 9041 |
A partial solar eclipse occurred on April 13, 1801. The eclipse was visible in Northern Europe and Greenland. [1]
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