| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Lautoka |
| Begins: | Thu, Oct 3, 2024 at 5:50 am |
| Maximum: | Thu, Oct 3, 2024 at 5:52 am 0.203 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Thu, Oct 3, 2024 at 6:14 am |
| Duration: | 24 minutes |
October 3, 2024 — Annular Solar Eclipse — Lautoka
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Lautoka. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (FJT) for Lautoka.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:37:57 am Thu, Oct 3 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon |  100° | -18.0° |
| 5:50:43 am Thu, Oct 3 | Rising | Sunrise Rising | 94° | -0.2° |
| 5:52:57 am Thu, Oct 3 | 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 East for the best view of the eclipse. | 94° | 0.2° | |
| 6:14:49 am Thu, Oct 3 | Partial Eclipse ends The Moon leaves the Sun's edge. Sun close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to East. | 92° | 5.1° |
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The annular phase of this solar eclipse is not visible in Lautoka, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse.
Where to See the Eclipse
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Cloud Coverage (Oct 3)
In the past, this day was cloudy 45% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Lautoka
| Eclipse Visibility From Lautoka | 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 |  | |
| Oct 3, 2024 Partial 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 |  | |
| Sep 8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, West in North America, East in South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica |  | |
| Sep 22, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse South in Australia, Pacific, Atlantic, Antarctica |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Lautoka, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |