The eclipse path predictions were generated using the JPL DE/LE 200 ephemeris using the center of mass for the Moon. No corrections have been made to adjust for center of figure. The value used for the Moon's mean radius is k =0.272281. The umbral path characteristics have been generated at 2 minute intervals of time compared to the 6 minute interval used in Fifty Year Canon of Solar Eclipses: 1986-2035. This should provide enough detail for making preliminary plots of the path on larger scale maps. Note that positive latitudes are north and positive longitudes are west.
The paths for the following 7 eclipses are now available:
Naturally, any comments, suggestions, etc. are always welcome.
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