| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Iowa, United States |
| Start of Partial: | Sat, Oct 14, 2023 at 10:23 am CDT |
| Start of Annularity: | Not visible from Iowa |
| End of Annularity: | Not visible from Iowa |
| End of Partial: | Sat, Oct 14, 2023 at 1:21 pm CDT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in Iowa.
Oct 14, 2023 – Partial Solar Eclipse – Iowa
The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon. The darker the shading, the more the Sun is covered.
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city, including average cloud coverage (since 2000). The actual weather forecasts are available from 14 days before the eclipse.
Towns and Cities in Iowa Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Annularity Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | 10:27 am | 11:49 am | 1:16 pm CDT | --- | 67 % | |
| Cedar Rapids | 10:30 am | 11:52 am | 1:18 pm CDT | --- | 61 % | |
| Center Point | 10:30 am | 11:51 am | 1:18 pm CDT | --- | 66 % | |
| Davenport | 10:32 am | 11:54 am | 1:20 pm CDT | --- | 66 % | |
| Des Moines | 10:27 am | 11:49 am | 1:17 pm CDT | --- | 58 % | |
| Dubuque | 10:32 am | 11:53 am | 1:18 pm CDT | --- | 59 % | |
| Fairfield | 10:29 am | 11:52 am | 1:20 pm CDT | --- | 60 % | |
| Grinnell | 10:28 am | 11:50 am | 1:17 pm CDT | --- | 75 % | |
| Iowa City | 10:30 am | 11:52 am | 1:19 pm CDT | --- | 56 % | |
| Mason City | 10:28 am | 11:49 am | 1:14 pm CDT | --- | 65 % | |
| Sioux City | 10:24 am | 11:45 am | 1:12 pm CDT | --- | 56 % | |
| Waterloo | 10:29 am | 11:50 am | 1:16 pm CDT | --- | 66 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Solar Eclipses Visible in Iowa
| Eclipse Visibility from Iowa | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2023 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse West in Africa, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic |  | |
| Apr 8, 2024 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse West in Europe, North America, North in South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse Europe, North in Asia, North/West Africa, Much of North America, Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic |  | |
| Jan 26, 2028 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse South/West Europe, North/West Africa, South/East North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic |  | |
| Jan 14, 2029 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse North America, Pacific, Atlantic |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Iowa, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |