The total phase or totality lasts a remarkable 1 hour and 47 minutes. This is within seconds of the theoretical maximum duration. A total eclipse hasn't lasted this long since 1859 and it will not be equaled again for over a thousand years! Totality lasts so extrodinarily long because the Moon passes almost exactly through the center of Earth's umbral shadow. Such near perfect geometry is very rare.
| Lens : | Prime Focus f4 800mm Newtonian telescope |
| Exposure Time : | 1/500 second to 2 seconds at mid eclipse |
| Film : | Fuji Superia 400 |
| Date : | 16 July 2000 |
| Guiding : | None |
| Location : | Wellington, New Zealand |