The first solar eclipse of 2009 occurs on January 26th 2009. This eclipse is termed as annular eclipse as it forms a ring shape. The annular eclipse will be visible from a wide track that traverses the Indian Ocean and western Indonesia. A partial eclipse will be seen within the much larger path of the Moon’s shadow, which includes the southern third of Africa, Madagascar, Australia except Tasmania, southeast India, Southeast Asia and Indonesia.
This is the 50th eclipse of Saros 131. The Saros cycle is an eclipse cycle with a period of about 18 years 11 days 8 hours (approximately 6585⅓ days) that can be used to predict eclipses of the Sun and Moon. The first annular eclipse of Saros 131 occurred on 1720 Aug 04. This eclipse will be visible from Bangalore, Calcutta and Chennai in India and many other Southeast Asian countries and will last for almost 1.30 hours.
Apart from this, there would be 4 lunar eclipses and a total solar eclipse in 2009 and the details are given in the table below.
| Eclipse Name | Date of visibility |
| Lunar Eclipse | Feb 09 2009 |
| Lunar Eclipse | July 07 2009 |
| total Solar Eclipse | July 22 2009 |
| Lunar Eclipse | August 06 2009 |
| Partial Lunar Eclipse | December 31 2009 |
Source : NASA
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Here are the equivalent Dubai timings when the eclipse happens in India
The eclipse will be visible from Bangalore between 1.03 pm and 1:47 pm, Calcutta between 1:31 pm and 2:00 pm and Chennai between 12:59 pm and 1:49 pm. The eclipse will be at its peak between 1.47 pm and 2.00 pm
(Indian timings converted to Dubai timings)
Regarding the effects on pregnant ladies when exposed to eclipse,I would say it purely depends on the induviduals thoughts and belief. I could see this question in two different angles.Lets analyse it now.
In India,it was considered that there were many great Rishis and saints who, with their mental powers have observed the ill effects of both eclipses on pregnant ladies and so barred exposure to the rays during that time.This is not superstitious.But if you ask me whether we can believe this information, I would not directly say “yes” as this is not a proven fact and we dont have any evidence for the same.For that matter,we dont even know if Rishis lived in those days.
Secondly, I would see the same question scientifically.In Mexico, it was believed that exposing the pregnant lady to an eclipse caused cleft-lip. That myth has been scientifically disproved in Mexico. You can find those evidences over the net.
I am also quoting from another article
‘There are many old wives’ tales, which attribute birth defects to various causes. Birth defects are NOT caused by eclipses, sewing during pregnancy, riding in autorickshaws, sleeping in any particular position or eating some foods’.
Also this was published in one of the artilces in “The Hindu” dated 18/02/2006. Here is the link for you.
Now I am leaving it to the reader to take a decision. :-)
I’m 3 month’s pregnant & based at Mumbai, India. Is there any effect of solar eclipse on pregnant woman. Is the solar eclipse taking place in MUMBAI? Do pregnant have to take care?
Hello
Please let me know what time the solar eclipse will take place in Karachi, Pakistan?
Hi! What was the time of solar eclipse on 26th jan 2009 in india?
will this be seen from mumbai also?
Syed, unfortunately none of the eclipse in 2009 happens completely in middle east except one on decemeber 31st 2009 which will be visible primarily from the eastern hemisphere. Apart from this, there are two more eclipse which will be partially visible in middle east which are on August 6th 2009 and February 9th 2009.
All these are lunar eclipse.
For details on Eclips Path at http://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar-eclipse-january-26-2009.html You can get all details
Please let meknow what time the solar eclipse will take place in the U.A.E and if it will be visible here or no. Do pregnant women in U.A.E have to be careful too?
thanks
My wife is pregnant, Is there any effect of solar eclipse on pregnant woman. Is the solar eclipse taking place in UAE? Do pregnant have to take care?
what are the equivalent timings in dubai when solar eclipse occurs in india on 26 of january plz help us out
what are the equivalent timings in dubai when solar eclipse occurs in india on 26 of january plz help us out
give me some detail of the countries through which eclipse will be observered
is the solar eclipse in Jan-09 visible in Uganda
What is the equivalent time in Dubai when the solar eclipse happens in India we checked out with dubai astronomy but that site is not opening
What is the equivalent time in Dubai when the eclipse happens in India
What is the equivalent time in Dubai when the eclipse happens in India as it is said that it is not visible in dubai
this eclipse will effect to retail market also..what you think??
hi kishor
this eclipse will not see in middle east
Hi Krishna, It’s visible in Kuwait? (The Annular solar eclipse)
i need to know from when does it start and when does it end in dubai.
I am on my 7 month pregancy. i would like to know the timing of eclipse in dubai so that i can take care of my baby
aT WHAT time this eclipse can be seen in sydney. australia
At what time this eclipse can be seen from sydney, australia
Is this eclipse visible in middle east, if visible pls let me know the aprox timings in Abu Dhabi
can anyone please tell me whether there is eclipse in kuwait?
if yes,then please specify the time.
mail me :coolmaria84@hotmail.com
Wat is timing in mumbai town side?
Will the eclipse on 26th January 2009 be visible in Delhi? If yes, what are start and end timings of the eclipse?
Is this eclipse visible in middle east, if visible pls let me know the aprox timings in dubai
I see there are quite a few people from dubai interested in astronomy in this post… hi.. i a am member of Dubai Astronomy group.. mail me at ankit001@hotmail.com if your interested to go out for start gazing trips get in touch with me…
check out http://www.gettingpositivekarmanow.com and get full lowdown on what to do and not to for all eclipses including this one!
Is there any effect of solar eclipse on pregnant woman, if any what care can be taken
how about in philippines?can it be seen?if yes, maybe at what time?
Yes in Philippines, its visible in Manila and Quezon City at 4.55 pm
hi krishna where from u got the data
soo sad…..dat it cannot b’ seen frm uae
what is the time for solar eclipse of 26-01-2009 in dubai
The eclipse is not visible in Dubai. Please confirm if you are asking for the equivalent time in Dubai when the eclipse happens in India
what is the time for first solar eclipse 2009 in united arab emirates is this same time in all emirates
hi krish…, do i understand that in ahmedabad the solar eclipse is not visible at all?
Yes Kumar, It will not be visible in ahmedabad.
what are the dates for all eclipse in middle east in 2009 .
any idea wat time eclipse will be seen in hongkong and china
@ riya….
we can not see the solor eclipse from gujarat…it will be seen from south states and calcutta…..
Can solar eclipse of 26th Jan 2009 be seen from Ahmedabad(Gujarat)?At what time it can be seen?
i wish to know the span of solar eclipse of 26th january in uae,
Hi! Smitha…as per Suganya’s….
The eclipse will be visible from Bangalore between 2.33 pm and 03:17 pm, Calcutta between 3:01 pm and 03:30 pm and Chennai between 2:29 pm and 3:19 pm. The eclipse will be at its peak between 3.17 pm and 3.30 pm in India.
I want to know the exact time span for the solar eclipse of 26th Jan ’09 in India.
what are the correct timings of solar eclipse in dubai
I have updated all the time to our local Indian time. As Neha says, the eclipse is visible in the afternoon.
Thank u to Neha , Suganya and jayashri…
nut jaya is saying that will start afternoon. which one is right? please conform the timings
Regards
Krishna (nimmala_rk@yahoo.com)
Live images of the eclipse from various parts of southern africa can be seen at EclipseLiveImage
P. Iyamperumal, Executive Director, B. M. Birla Planetarium in the city says: “At Chennai the eclipse will begin at 2.28 p.m. The greatest phase will be at 3.19 p.m. and it will end at 4.05 p.m.
It will be observed from Bangalore and chennai in india and not from Pune Krishna
Hi! What was the time of solar eclipse on 26th jan 2009 in india?
will this be seen from pune also?
@Krishna,
We cannot see the eclipse from Pune.
The eclipse will be visible from Bangalore between 2.33 pm and 03:17 pm, Calcutta between 3:01 pm and 03:30 pm and Chennai between 2:29 pm and 3:19 pm. The eclipse will be at its peak between 3.17 pm and 3.30 pm in India.
Live images of the eclipse from various parts of southern africa can be seen at http://www.astronomy2009.org.za/moonshadow