The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Knysna. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (SAST) for Knysna.
Time
Phase
Event
Direction
Altitude
4:03 pm Sun, Dec 31
Not directly visible
Penumbral Eclipse beginsBelow horizon
87°
-42.2°
5:07 pm Sun, Dec 31
Not directly visible
Partial Eclipse beginsBelow horizon
79°
-29.7°
6:16 pm Sun, Dec 31
Not directly visible
Total Eclipse beginsBelow horizon
71°
-16.4°
6:52 pm Sun, Dec 31
Not directly visible
Maximum EclipseBelow horizon
67°
-9.8°
7:27 pm Sun, Dec 31
Not directly visible
Total Eclipse endsBelow horizon
63°
-2.7°
7:41 pm Sun, Dec 31
Rising
MoonriseRising
61°
-0.2°
7:44 pm Sun, Dec 31
Maximum in KnysnaThis is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Knysna. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Knysna 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.
61°
0.3°
8:36 pm Sun, Dec 31
Partial Eclipse endsPartial moon eclipse ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to Northeast.