The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Fada N'gourma. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (GMT) for Fada N'gourma.
Time
Phase
Event
Direction
Altitude
2:03 pm Sun, Dec 31
Not directly visible
Penumbral Eclipse beginsBelow horizon
41°
-43.2°
3:07 pm Sun, Dec 31
Not directly visible
Partial Eclipse beginsBelow horizon
52°
-32.4°
4:16 pm Sun, Dec 31
Not directly visible
Total Eclipse beginsBelow horizon
60°
-19.1°
4:52 pm Sun, Dec 31
Not directly visible
Maximum EclipseBelow horizon
63°
-11.8°
5:27 pm Sun, Dec 31
Not directly visible
Total Eclipse endsBelow horizon
65°
-4.2°
5:43 pm Sun, Dec 31
Rising
MoonriseRising
66°
-0.2°
5:46 pm Sun, Dec 31
Maximum in Fada N'gourmaThis is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Fada N'gourma. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Fada N'gourma because the Moon is below the horizon at that time. Since the Moon is near the horizon at this time, we recommend going to a high point or finding an unobstructed area with free sight to East-northeast for the best view of the eclipse.