Hybrid solar eclipse of November 3, 2013

Hybrid eclipse

Key facts

Date
November 3, 2013
Type
Hybrid eclipse
Duration of the central phase at eclipse maximum
1 min 40 s
Global eclipse maximum
at 12:46 UTC UTC (Coordinated Universal Time): the worldwide time standard, independent of local time zones and daylight saving time.
Coordinates of greatest eclipse
3.5° N – 11.7° W
Path width at maximum
about 58 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 — Hybrid eclipse on November 3, 2013

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 central path of this hybrid solar eclipse crosses equatorial Africa from Gabon through the Congo Basin to Uganda and Kenya. Depending on location along the track, observers see either an annular ring or the Sun completely covered, with the central phase lasting about 1 minute 40 seconds at maximum. Partial phases cover a broader area around the Gulf of Guinea and across central and eastern Africa.

Central path

Regions
Gabon, Congo, DR Congo, Uganda, Kenya
Example destinations
GabonCongoDR CongoUgandaKenya
Example locations
Cape LopezMakouaBolengeGuluKalokol

To look at the Sun: eclipse glasses, except during local totality if the disc is completely covered.

Cape LopezGabon

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Nov 3
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Start of totality
Sun, Nov 3
The solar disc is completely covered by the Moon
Maximum
Sun, Nov 3
Maximum obscuration
End of totality
Sun, Nov 3
The Sun reappears — eclipse glasses required
Partial — end
Sun, Nov 3
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

MakouaCongo

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Nov 3
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Start of totality
Sun, Nov 3
The solar disc is completely covered by the Moon
Maximum
Sun, Nov 3
Maximum obscuration
End of totality
Sun, Nov 3
The Sun reappears — eclipse glasses required
Partial — end
Sun, Nov 3
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

BolengeDR Congo

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Nov 3
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Start of totality
Sun, Nov 3
The solar disc is completely covered by the Moon
Maximum
Sun, Nov 3
Maximum obscuration
End of totality
Sun, Nov 3
The Sun reappears — eclipse glasses required
Partial — end
Sun, Nov 3
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

GuluUganda

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Nov 3
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Start of totality
Sun, Nov 3
The solar disc is completely covered by the Moon
Maximum
Sun, Nov 3
Maximum obscuration
End of totality
Sun, Nov 3
The Sun reappears — eclipse glasses required
Partial — end
Sun, Nov 3
The Moon no longer covers the Sun
Sunset
Sun, Nov 3
Sun’s centre on the horizon

KalokolKenya

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Nov 3
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Start of totality
Sun, Nov 3
The solar disc is completely covered by the Moon
Maximum
Sun, Nov 3
Maximum obscuration
End of totality
Sun, Nov 3
The Sun reappears — eclipse glasses required
Sunset
Sun, Nov 3
Sun’s centre on the horizon
Partial — end
Sun, Nov 3
Sun has set

Areas with a partial eclipse

Regions
São Tomé, Gabon, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, DR Congo, Kenya
Example destinations
São Tomé and PríncipeGabonCôte d’IvoireCameroonDR CongoKenyaCabo VerdeCanary Islands
Example locations
São ToméPort-GentilAbidjanDoualaKisanganiLodwarSanta Maria (Sal)Tenerife

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

São ToméSão Tomé and Príncipe

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Nov 3
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Sun, Nov 3
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Sun, Nov 3
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Port-GentilGabon

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Nov 3
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Sun, Nov 3
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Sun, Nov 3
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

AbidjanIvory Coast

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Nov 3
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Sun, Nov 3
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Sun, Nov 3
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

DoualaCameroon

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Nov 3
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Sun, Nov 3
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Sun, Nov 3
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

KisanganiDR Congo

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Nov 3
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Sun, Nov 3
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Sun, Nov 3
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

LodwarKenya

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Nov 3
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Sun, Nov 3
Maximum obscuration
Sunset
Sun, Nov 3
Sun’s centre on the horizon
Partial — end
Sun, Nov 3
Sun has set

Santa Maria (Sal)Cabo Verde

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Nov 3
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Sun, Nov 3
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Sun, Nov 3
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

TenerifeCanary Islands

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Sun, Nov 3
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Sun, Nov 3
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Sun, Nov 3
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

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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