| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in 17°23'48.6"N, 62°50'56.6"W |
| Begins: | Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 2:56 pm |
| Maximum: | Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 3:26 pm 0.073 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 3:54 pm |
| Duration: | 59 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
April 8, 2024 — Total Solar Eclipse — 17°23'48.6"N, 62°50'56.6"W
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 69.2 seconds.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:56:07 pm Mon, Apr 8 | Partial Eclipse begins The Moon touches the Sun's edge. |  261° | 49.1° | |
| 3:26:06 pm Mon, Apr 8 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the Sun. | 264° | 42.0° | |
| 3:54:53 pm Mon, Apr 8 | Partial Eclipse ends The Moon leaves the Sun's edge. | 267° | 35.2° |
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The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like near the maximum point. The curvature of the Moon's path is due to the Earth's rotation.
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Cloud Coverage (Apr 8)
In the past, this day was cloudy 48% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in 17°23'48.6"N, 62°50'56.6"W
| Eclipse Visibility From 17°23'48.6"N, 62°50'56.6"W | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2023 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Oct 28, 2023 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 25, 2024 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Apr 8, 2024 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 17–18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in 17°23'48.6"N, 62°50'56.6"W, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |