| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in King Edward Point |
| Begins: | Wed, Oct 2, 2024 at 5:23 pm |
| Maximum: | Wed, Oct 2, 2024 at 6:32 pm 0.832 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Wed, Oct 2, 2024 at 6:43 pm |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 20 minutes |
October 2, 2024 — Annular Solar Eclipse — King Edward Point
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in King Edward Point. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (GST) for King Edward Point.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:23:02 pm Wed, Oct 2 | Partial Eclipse begins The Moon touches the Sun's edge. |  278° | 10.9° | |
| 6:32:04 pm Wed, Oct 2 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the Sun. Sun close to horizon, recommend going to a high point. | 264° | 1.2° | |
| 6:43:14 pm Wed, Oct 2 | Setting | Sunset Setting | 261° | -0.2° |
| 7:36:13 pm Wed, Oct 2 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 251° | -8.3° |
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The annular phase of this solar eclipse is not visible in King Edward Point, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse. The Moon covers a large portion of the Sun, so this is a spectacular sight.
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Cloud Coverage (Oct 2)
In the past, this day was cloudy 81% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in King Edward Point
| Eclipse Visibility From King Edward Point | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2023 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, North America, Much of South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica |  | |
| 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 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 |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in King Edward Point, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |