| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in 21°44'07.1"N, 16°19'27.9"W |
| Begins: | Sat, Oct 14, 2023 at 7:26 pm |
| Maximum: | Sat, Oct 14, 2023 at 7:39 pm 0.126 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sat, Oct 14, 2023 at 7:41 pm |
| Duration: | 15 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
October 14, 2023 — Annular Solar Eclipse — 21°44'07.1"N, 16°19'27.9"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:26:34 pm Sat, Oct 14 | Partial Eclipse begins The Moon touches the Sun's edge. Sun close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to West. |  260° | 2.9° | |
| 7:39:18 pm Sat, Oct 14 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the Sun. Since the Sun is near the horizon at this time, we recommend going to a high point or finding an unobstructed area with free sight to West for the best view of the eclipse. | 261° | 0.2° | |
| 7:41:38 pm Sat, Oct 14 | Setting | Sunset Setting | 261° | -0.2° |
| 9:06:29 pm Sat, Oct 14 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 269° | -20.5° |
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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 (Oct 14)
In the past, this day was cloudy 14% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in 21°44'07.1"N, 16°19'27.9"W
| Eclipse Visibility From 21°44'07.1"N, 16°19'27.9"W | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2023 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Oct 28, 2023 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 25, 2024 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in 21°44'07.1"N, 16°19'27.9"W, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |