A total solar eclipse took place on Saturday, December 4, 2021, when the Moon passed between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly obscuring the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. This eclipse was unusual as the path of the total eclipse moved from east to west across West Antarctica, while most eclipse paths move from west to east. This reversal is only possible in polar regions. Its path across Antarctica crossed near Berkner Island, traversed an arc over the continent and passed over Shepard Island.

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Related eclipses

Eclipses of 2021

A total lunar eclipse on May 26. An annular solar eclipse on June 10. A partial lunar eclipse on November 19.

Solar eclipse of December 4, 2021

Tzolkinex

Preceded: Solar eclipse of October 23, 2014

Followed: Solar eclipse of January 14, 2029

Half-Saros cycle

Preceded: Lunar eclipse of November 28, 2012

Followed: Lunar eclipse of December 9, 2030

Tritos

Preceded: Solar eclipse of January 4, 2011

Followed: Solar eclipse of November 3, 2032

Solar Saros 152

Preceded: Solar eclipse of November 23, 2003

Followed: Solar eclipse of December 15, 2039

Inex

Preceded: Solar eclipse of December 24, 1992

Followed: Solar eclipse of November 14, 2050

Triad

Preceded: Solar eclipse of February 3, 1935

Followed: Solar eclipse of October 5, 2108

Solar eclipses of 2018–2021

Saros 152

Metonic series

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References

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Solar eclipse of December 4, 2021