| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Virginia, United States |
| Start of Partial: | Sat, Oct 14, 2023 at 11:44 am EDT |
| Start of Annularity: | Not visible from Virginia |
| End of Annularity: | Not visible from Virginia |
| End of Partial: | Sat, Oct 14, 2023 at 2:46 pm EDT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in Virginia.
Oct 14, 2023 – Partial Solar Eclipse – Virginia
The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon.
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Solar Eclipses
- When Is the Next Solar Eclipse?
- Different Types of Eclipses
- What Are Solar Eclipses?
- How Often Do Solar Eclipses Occur?
- Total Solar Eclipses
- What Happens at a Total Solar Eclipse?
- Partial Solar Eclipses
- Annular Solar Eclipses
- What Happens at an Annular Eclipse?
- Hybrid Solar Eclipses
- Eclipse Seasons
- Solar Eclipses in History
- Solar Eclipse Myths
- Magnitude of Eclipses
- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Virginia Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 12:00 noon | 1:19 pm | 2:39 pm EDT | 52 % |  | |
| Chesapeake | 12:02 pm | 1:23 pm | 2:45 pm EDT | 54 % |  | |
| Hampton | 12:02 pm | 1:22 pm | 2:44 pm EDT | 53 % | | |
| Newport News | 12:01 pm | 1:22 pm | 2:44 pm EDT | 54 % |  | |
| Norfolk | 12:02 pm | 1:23 pm | 2:45 pm EDT | 54 % | | |
| Portsmouth | 12:02 pm | 1:23 pm | 2:45 pm EDT | 54 % | | |
| Richmond | 11:59 am | 1:20 pm | 2:42 pm EDT | 52 % | |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Virginia
| Eclipse Visibility from Virginia | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17–18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 29, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Virginia, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Virginia