| Global Event: | Partial Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse in Columbus, Ohio |
| Begins: | Sun, Nov 4, 2040 at 12:54 pm |
| Maximum: | Sun, Nov 4, 2040 at 2:14 pm 0.597 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sun, Nov 4, 2040 at 3:30 pm |
| Duration: | 2 hours, 35 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
November 4, 2040 — Partial Solar Eclipse — Columbus
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Columbus. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (EST) for Columbus.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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* Timings for the beginning & end of partial eclipse and maximum eclipse are accurate to within a few seconds. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 0 seconds.
Timings for other events are approximate—they are included here as a rough guide to features that might be observable. The icons show the position of the Moon against the Sun at each stage.
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
During this partial solar eclipse, the Moon covers only parts of the Sun, as seen from Columbus. There are no locations on Earth where the Sun appears completely covered during this event.
Where to See the Eclipse
Try our new interactive eclipse maps. Zoom in and search for accurate eclipse times and visualizations for any location.
Cloud Coverage (Nov 4)
In the past, this day was cloudy 59% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Columbus
| Eclipse Visibility From Columbus | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2040 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Nov 4, 2040 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| May 15, 2041 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Nov 7–8, 2041 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 29, 2042 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Columbus, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
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