What is Annular Solar Eclipse?

An annular solar eclipse happens when the Moon covers the Sun's center, leaving the Sun's visible outer edges to form a “ring of fire” or annulus around the Moon.

The name “annular” comes from the Latin word for ring, “annulus.” These eclipses are named for their darkest, or maximum, point even if it only lasts less than a second. If the characteristic ring of fire is visible from even just one location, the whole eclipse is called an annular solar eclipse.

In 26 December 2019 Indonesia will be the one of countries that can see the Annular Solar Eclipse!

Photo: NASA

Let's Go to Derawan Islands!

Jejak Pengamat Langit has chosen the Derawan Islands, East Kalimantan, Indonesia because besides being crossed by the path of 26 December 2019 annular solar eclipse, it also a beautiful island!


The Derawan Islands are in the province of East Kalimantan in Indonesia. They consist of five islands, including Derawan, Sangalaki, Kakaban, Maratua, Panjang, and Samama Island and submerged reefs and islets. They are located in the Sulawesi Sea, on the coastal shelf of East Kalimantan. The islands are part of the Berau Regency.

Derawan islands is a part of Coral Triangle, which contains one of the richest marine biodiversity on earth. Located in a biodiversity hotspot, the Derawan Islands feature 872 species of reef fishes, 507 species of coral, and invertebrates, including protected species (5 giants clam species, 2 sea turtles, coconut crab, etc.). Some of the islands harbor the heavily exploited turtle eggs and yet the largest green turtle nesting site in Indonesia.

Interested for watching eclipse on a beautiful island?


Itinerary
All time in WITA (UTC +8).

Thursday, 26 December 2019
05:00 - 08:00 Arriving at Juwata International Airport, Tarakan, North Kalimantan
08:00 - 08:30 Trip to the harbor from the airport
08:30 - 11:30 Trip to Derawan Island
11:30 - 12:00 Arriving at Derawan water cottage for check in
12:00 - 12:30 Lunch and astronomy education
12:30 - 16:00 Observation of annular solar eclipse
16:00 - 18:00 Free time
18:00 - 20:00 Clean up, dinner
20:00 - 22:00 Going to the beach at night
22:00 - 06:00 Full rest

Friday, 27 December 2019
06:00 - 08:00 Breakfast
08:00 - 10:00 Trip to Goa Haji Mangku
10:00 - 12:00 Heading to Maratua Paradise, explore Maratua
12:00 - 13:00 Visiting the Hidden Lagoon on Kakaban Island, lunch
13:00 - 14:30 Heading to Jelly Fish Lake, snorkel on the cliff of Kakaban
14:30 - 15:00 Trip to Sangalaki Island
15:00 - 17:00 Trip to turtle conservation
17:00 - 17:30 Back to the Derawan Island
17:30 - 20:00 Clean up, dinner
20:00 - 04:00 Full rest

Saturday, 28 December 2019
04:00 - 05:00 Brakfast
05:00 - 06:30 Trip to Talisayan
06:30 - 07:30 Hunting whaleshark
07:30 - 09:00 Heading to Labuan Cermin
09:00 - 12:00 Swim and take pictures in Labuan Cermin
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch time
13:00 - 15:00 Trip to Manimbora Island, explore Manimbora
15:00 - 17:00 Trip to Gusung Island, explore Gusung
17:00 - 17:30 Back to the Derawan Island
17:30 - 20:00 Clean up, dinner
20:00 - 04:00 Full rest

Sunday, 29 December 2019
06:00 - 08:00 Breakfast
08:00 - 11:00 Free time
11:00 - 12:30 Lunch, then check out
12:30 - 15:30 Going back to Tarakan
15:30 - 16:00 Souvenirs hunting in Tarakan
16:00 - 17:00 Visit mangrove and proboscis forests
17:00 - 18:00 Trip to the airport, ends

Facilities Available
- Full AC transportation while in Tarakan
- Speedboat for 4 days
- Water cottage room (full AC) for 3 nights in Derawan
- Eat 10 times (3 dinners, 4 lunchs, 3 breakfasts)
- Boat in Labuan Cermin
- Lifejacket
- Snorkeling equipment
- Tickets for every tourist spot
- Up & under water documentation
- Solar filtered glasses & telescopes
- Tour leader
- Astronomy guide
- Astrophotograpy guide

Not Included
- Flight tickets to and from Tarakan
- Tipping
- Passport

Recommended for You to Bring In:
- DSLR or mirrorless camera
- 200mm telephoto lens
- Solar filter (can be provided)
- Sky map application


Prices and Payments

The Eclipse Party of Derawan is open for the public in three phases of registration. And of course, early bird will get a more affordable price. For registration, please contact Donna via SMS or WhatsApp (chat only) +62858-8102-0403.

Phase 1 (September 2018 until March 2019):
300 USD, include tax.

Phase 2 (April until August 2019):
325 USD, include tax.

Phase 3 (September - November 2019):
350 USD, include tax.