| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in 56°27'46.4"N, 2°56'53.5"W |
| Begins: | Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 7:54 pm |
| Maximum: | Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 8:02 pm 0.142 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 8:06 pm |
| Duration: | 12 minutes |
April 8, 2024 — Total Solar Eclipse — 56°27'46.4"N, 2°56'53.5"W
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in 56°27'46.4"N, 2°56'53.5"W. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (BST) for 56°27'46.4"N, 2°56'53.5"W.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:54:10 pm Mon, Apr 8 | Partial Eclipse begins The Moon touches the Sun's edge. Sun close to horizon, recommend going to a high point. |  282° | 1.1° | |
| 8:02:06 pm Mon, Apr 8 | 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-northwest for the best view of the eclipse. | 284° | 0.2° | |
| 8:06:06 pm Mon, Apr 8 | Setting | Sunset Setting | 285° | -0.2° |
| 9:32:13 pm Mon, Apr 8 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 303° | -11.6° |
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
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 81% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in 56°27'46.4"N, 2°56'53.5"W
| Eclipse Visibility From 56°27'46.4"N, 2°56'53.5"W | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2023 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, North America, Much of South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica |  | |
| Mar 25, 2024 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Much of Europe, North/East Asia, Much of Australia, Much of Africa, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, Antarctica |  | |
| Apr 8, 2024 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse West in Europe, North America, North in South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic |  | |
| Sep 18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse Europe, Much of Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica |  | |
| Mar 14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse Europe, Much of Asia, Much of Australia, Much of Africa, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, Antarctica |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in 56°27'46.4"N, 2°56'53.5"W, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |