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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Total Solar Eclipse on Mon, 8 April 2024 – Path & Viewing Guide

Global Eclipse Path

Local Eclipse Conditions at

Sun and Moon relative positions.
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Observation Parameters

Time
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Eclipse Phase
Magnitude
Coverage
Umbra Size, km
Penumbra Size, km
Distance to Shadow Center, km

Sun and Moon Positions

SunMoon
RA/Dec
Elevation
Azimuth
Angular Diameter
Distance, km

Global Eclipse Parameters

PhaseTimeDuration
PartialGlobal06:4411:535 hours 9 minutes
Local08:1710:161 hour 59 minutes
TotalGlobal07:4010:573 hours 17 minutes
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Global Eclipse Conditions

The total solar eclipse on Mon, 8 April 2024 will begin at 06:44, reach its peak at 09:18, and end at 11:53, with totality lasting for 3 hours 17 minutes.
The path of totality will have the umbra diameter reaching 116 km at maximum eclipse. Observers within the path of totality will witness the solar corona, while those outside will see a partial eclipse.

Local Eclipse Conditions

At your location (37.354, -121.955), the eclipse will begin at 08:17, reach its peak at 09:16, and end at 10:16. The Sun will be 36% covered at maximum eclipse, offering a spectacular celestial event.

Data Credits

We would like to express our gratitude to NASA for providing valuable eclipse data through the NASA Eclipse Website and NASA JPL Horizons.

Special thanks to all the astronomers, researchers, and space agencies whose work enables precise eclipse predictions and observations.