The umbra (total eclipse) experience will be from Sumatra up the Maluku Islands in the east before it enters the Pacific Ocean.
This rare phenomenon is estimated to last 4 minutes and 9 seconds.
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Malaysia, however, would only experience the penumbra (partial eclipse) with about 70 percent to 90 percent cover over the sun's entire surface, depending on one's location in the country.
Below is the time and location of the viewing of the eclipse from within the country:
Astro AWANI will be airing this rare phenomenon live from 8am until 9.30am on Channel 501.
