| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse in Downey, California |
| Begins: | Sat, Oct 14, 2023 at 8:08 am |
| Maximum: | Sat, Oct 14, 2023 at 9:24 am 0.779 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sat, Oct 14, 2023 at 10:50 am |
| Duration: | 2 hours, 42 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
October 14, 2023 — Annular Solar Eclipse — Downey
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Downey. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (PDT) for Downey. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 69.2 seconds.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:08:04 am Sat, Oct 14 | Partial Eclipse begins The Moon touches the Sun's edge. |  109° | 13.5° | |
| 9:24:43 am Sat, Oct 14 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the Sun. | 123° | 27.7° | |
| 10:50:25 am Sat, Oct 14 | Partial Eclipse ends The Moon leaves the Sun's edge. | 143° | 40.7° |
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The annular phase of this solar eclipse is not visible in Downey, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse.
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Cloud Coverage (Oct 14)
In the past, this day was cloudy 28% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Downey
| Eclipse Visibility From Downey | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2023 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 24–25, 2024 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Apr 8, 2024 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 17, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Downey, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |