| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Antofagasta |
| Begins: | Wed, Oct 2, 2024 at 4:12 pm |
| Maximum: | Wed, Oct 2, 2024 at 5:20 pm 0.270 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Wed, Oct 2, 2024 at 6:20 pm |
| Duration: | 2 hours, 8 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
October 2, 2024 — Annular Solar Eclipse — Antofagasta
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Antofagasta. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (CLST) for Antofagasta. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 69.2 seconds.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:12:21 pm Wed, Oct 2 | Partial Eclipse begins The Moon touches the Sun's edge. |  290° | 46.4° | |
| 5:20:04 pm Wed, Oct 2 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the Sun. | 280° | 31.4° | |
| 6:20:33 pm Wed, Oct 2 | Partial Eclipse ends The Moon leaves the Sun's edge. | 273° | 17.7° |
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The annular phase of this solar eclipse is not visible in Antofagasta, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse.
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Cloud Coverage (Oct 2)
In the past, this day was cloudy 32% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Antofagasta
| Eclipse Visibility From Antofagasta | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2023 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 25, 2024 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 17–18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Oct 2, 2024 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Antofagasta, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |