The 3D Eclipse Map shows where a solar or lunar eclipse is visible, when it starts and ends in each location, and what it looks like there. It uses a 3D model of Earth.
Our database of locations includes thousands of cities worldwide, and we now offer an additional 6 million places via the GeoNames database. If you still don't find your town, please let us know, and we will consider adding it.
Although your country or area may not currently be shown on your screen, it is definitely included as the 3D Eclipse Map shows a model of the entire globe.
To move the map to a different location, please drag it in any direction with your mouse. Zooming out by clicking on the minus button in the bottom-right corner might also help. To go directly to your current location, click on the target symbol next to the location search field.
The eclipse information presented on the map is determined mathematically to a high degree of accuracy. It is consistent with all of the most reputable sources in the field.
However, total accuracy is impossible to achieve, so, depending on the circumstances, the exact position and size of each shaded area may be off by a few hundred meters. So, if you are in a location that is very close to the edge of the area experiencing totality or annularity during a solar eclipse, it may be wise to move a few hundred meters toward the center of that area to be on the safe side.
For solar eclipses, the percentage shows how much of the Sun's disk will be covered by the Moon at a specific location. The shadings show the maximum level of obscuration for each location.
For global information about the eclipse, click on the link in the page title above the map. For local information, including an animation of what the eclipse looks like in the selected location, enter the location into the search field, then click on See animation of how it will look in the box that appears.
You will find an explanation of eclipse magnitudes here.
For solar eclipses, Maximum is the moment when the area of the Sun's disk that is covered by the Moon is greatest, as seen from the perspective of the selected location. After that moment, the Moon starts to move away from the Sun again.
Our calculations of the maximum point of a solar eclipse at a specific location only account for the time span when the entire Sun is visible above the horizon there. If the Sun sets as the covered portion of the Sun increases, or if it rises as the covered portion decreases, the eclipse may reach a slightly greater magnitude during the time when only part of the Sun's disk is visible.
For lunar eclipses, Maximum is the moment when the Moon is closest to the center of Earth's shadow. For locations where the Moon is below the horizon at that moment, Local max is shown in addition. This is the instant when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in the selected location.
The local max usually occurs either just after moonrise or just before moonset. Please note that moonrise and moonset times assume a flat horizon, which is at the same altitude as the observer. This means that the Moon may not be visible at the moment of local max if there are obstacles in the way, such as hills, buildings, or clouds.
Yes, all times for the beginning, maximum, and end of the eclipse are local times in the selected location.
When you type the location into the search field and it suggests several places by the same name, first have a look at the country flag and the description in parentheses to identify the city you are looking for. If it is still unclear, click on one of the locations and check the geographical position on the map.
Our Articles About Eclipses page is a good starting point for learning about eclipses.
Yes, our city search engine supports ZIP and postal codes for the United States (5-digit ZIP codes only), Canada (first 3 letters/digits only), Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Norway.
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