Total solar eclipse of November 23, 2003

Total eclipse

Key facts

Date
November 23, 2003
Type
Total eclipse
Duration of totality at eclipse maximum
1 min 57 s
Global eclipse maximum
at 22:50 UTC UTC (Coordinated Universal Time): the worldwide time standard, independent of local time zones and daylight saving time.
Coordinates of greatest eclipse
72.7° S – 88.4° E
Path width at maximum
about 496 km
Saros series Number of the Saros series to which the eclipse belongs: similar eclipses recur about every 18 years and 11 days, with a comparable type and path, though not over the same locations each time.
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Visibility map — Total eclipse on November 23, 2003

Choose a location anywhere on Earth to see if the eclipse will be visible, check local times, and watch it unfold in an animation.

Explore the eclipse

The path of totality crosses Antarctica. Within it, the Moon completely hides the Sun for about 1 minute 57 seconds at maximum. A partial solar eclipse extends beyond Antarctica toward Australia and southern South America.

Path of totality

Regions
Antarctica
Example destinations
Antarctica
Example locations
Novolazarevskaya StationPrincess Elisabeth StationMirny StationDome Fuji

To look at the Sun: eclipse glasses, except during totality at your location.

Novolazarevskaya StationAntarctica

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Nov 23
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Start of totality
Sun, Nov 23
The solar disc is completely covered by the Moon
Maximum
Sun, Nov 23
Maximum obscuration
End of totality
Sun, Nov 23
The Sun reappears — eclipse glasses required
Partial — end
Mon, Nov 24
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Princess Elisabeth StationAntarctica

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Nov 23
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Start of totality
Sun, Nov 23
The solar disc is completely covered by the Moon
Maximum
Sun, Nov 23
Maximum obscuration
End of totality
Sun, Nov 23
The Sun reappears — eclipse glasses required
Partial — end
Mon, Nov 24
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Mirny StationAntarctica

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Nov 24
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Start of totality
Mon, Nov 24
The solar disc is completely covered by the Moon
Maximum
Mon, Nov 24
Maximum obscuration
End of totality
Mon, Nov 24
The Sun reappears — eclipse glasses required
Partial — end
Mon, Nov 24
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Dome FujiAntarctica

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Nov 24
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Start of totality
Mon, Nov 24
The solar disc is completely covered by the Moon
Maximum
Mon, Nov 24
Maximum obscuration
End of totality
Mon, Nov 24
The Sun reappears — eclipse glasses required
Partial — end
Mon, Nov 24
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Areas with a partial eclipse

Regions
Antarctica, Australia, Argentina, Chile
Example destinations
AntarcticaAustraliaArgentinaChile
Example locations
Davis StationCasey StationMawson StationSyowa StationPerthHobartUshuaiaPunta Arenas

To look at the Sun: eclipse glasses for the whole eclipse.

Davis StationAntarctica

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Nov 24
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Mon, Nov 24
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Nov 24
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Casey StationAntarctica

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Nov 24
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Mon, Nov 24
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Nov 24
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Mawson StationAntarctica

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Nov 24
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Mon, Nov 24
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Nov 24
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Syowa StationAntarctica

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Nov 24
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Mon, Nov 24
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Nov 24
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

PerthAustralia

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Nov 24
Sun not yet risen
Sunrise
Mon, Nov 24
Sun’s centre on the horizon
Maximum
Mon, Nov 24
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Nov 24
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

HobartAustralia

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Nov 24
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Mon, Nov 24
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Nov 24
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

UshuaiaArgentina

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Nov 23
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Sun, Nov 23
Maximum obscuration
Sunset
Sun, Nov 23
Sun’s centre on the horizon
Partial — end
Sun, Nov 23
Sun has set

Punta ArenasChile

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Nov 23
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Sun, Nov 23
Maximum obscuration
Sunset
Sun, Nov 23
Sun’s centre on the horizon
Partial — end
Sun, Nov 23
Sun has set

Watch a solar eclipse safely

To look directly at the Sun, use eclipse glasses that conform to ISO 12312-2 and are in good condition. Ordinary sunglasses do not provide enough protection.

You may look at the Sun without glasses only during totality at your observing location, when its disc is completely covered by the Moon. Put them back on as soon as the Sun begins to reappear. During a partial or annular eclipse, eclipse glasses remain necessary for any direct viewing.

Do not use binoculars, a telescope, a camera, or any other optical instrument unless it is fitted with a suitable solar filter placed in front of the optics. Eclipse glasses are not sufficient in this case.

The information and times shown are provided for guidance only. Each observer must check local conditions and follow the applicable safety guidelines.

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