Solar eclipse of February 15, 1961
A total solar eclipse occurred on February 15, 1961. Totality was visible from France, Monaco, Italy, San Marino, SFR Yugoslavia, Albania, Bulgaria including the capital city Sofia, Romania including the capital city Bucharest, and the Soviet Union. The maximum eclipse was recorded near Novocherkassk.
This was the 51st of 55 umbral eclipses in Solar Saros 120.
Upcoming 4 umbral eclipses
52. 1979 February 26
53. 1997 March 9
54. 2015 March 20
55. 2033 March 30In culture
The crucifixion scene in the 1961 film Barabbas was shot during this eclipse.Related eclipses
Saros 120
