| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Annular Solar Eclipse, in Puerto Deseado, Santa Cruz |
| Begins: | Wed, Oct 2, 2024 at 4:06 pm |
| Maximum: | Wed, Oct 2, 2024 at 5:29 pm 0.931 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Wed, Oct 2, 2024 at 6:44 pm |
| Duration: | 2 hours, 38 minutes |
| Annularity: | 3 minutes, 40 seconds |
October 2, 2024 — Annular Solar Eclipse — Puerto Deseado
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Puerto Deseado. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (ART) for Puerto Deseado.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:06:06 pm Wed, Oct 2 | Partial Eclipse begins The Moon touches the Sun's edge. |  305° | 32.6° | |
| 5:27:16 pm Wed, Oct 2 | Full Eclipse begins The Annular phase starts | 287° | 20.5° | |
| 5:29:06 pm Wed, Oct 2 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the Sun. | 287° | 20.2° | |
| 5:30:56 pm Wed, Oct 2 | Full Eclipse ends The Annular phase ends. | 286° | 19.9° | |
| 6:44:15 pm Wed, Oct 2 | Partial Eclipse ends The Moon leaves the Sun's edge. Sun close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to West. | 272° | 7.9° |
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
This annular solar eclipse is fully visible in Puerto Deseado. Observers there can experience the “ring of fire” that is characteristic for this kind of solar eclipse. This is a rare and spectacular event that can only be experienced along a relatively narrow strip on the Earth's surface. The eclipse is also visible in other areas, but the Moon does not move centrally in front of the Sun there and the “ring of fire” is not visible.
Where to See the Eclipse
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Cloud Coverage (Oct 2)
In the past, this day was cloudy 65% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
551Days 11Hrs 52Mins 57SecsPuerto Deseado Eclipse Countdown
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Puerto Deseado
| Eclipse Visibility From Puerto Deseado | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |  | |
| Sep 17–18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse Europe, Much of Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica |  | |
| Oct 2, 2024 Annular Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse South in North America, Much of South America, Pacific, Atlantic, 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 |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse East in Europe, Asia, Australia, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Puerto Deseado, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |