Total solar eclipse of March 9, 2016

Total eclipse

Key facts

Date
March 9, 2016
Type
Total eclipse
Duration of totality at eclipse maximum
4 min 09 s
Global eclipse maximum
at 01:57 UTC UTC (Coordinated Universal Time): the worldwide time standard, independent of local time zones and daylight saving time.
Coordinates of greatest eclipse
10.1° N – 148.8° E
Path width at maximum
about 155 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 March 9, 2016

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 of this solar eclipse crosses Indonesia, including Borneo. Along it, the Sun is completely hidden for about 4 minutes 9 seconds at maximum. Partial phases reach nearby parts of maritime Southeast Asia and the western Pacific.

Path of totality

Regions
Indonesia, Indonesia (Borneo)
Example destinations
IndonesiaIndonesia (Borneo)
Example locations
PaluBalikpapanTernate

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

PaluIndonesia

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Wed, Mar 9
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Start of totality
Wed, Mar 9
The solar disc is completely covered by the Moon
Maximum
Wed, Mar 9
Maximum obscuration
End of totality
Wed, Mar 9
The Sun reappears — eclipse glasses required
Partial — end
Wed, Mar 9
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

BalikpapanIndonesia (Borneo)

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Wed, Mar 9
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Start of totality
Wed, Mar 9
The solar disc is completely covered by the Moon
Maximum
Wed, Mar 9
Maximum obscuration
End of totality
Wed, Mar 9
The Sun reappears — eclipse glasses required
Partial — end
Wed, Mar 9
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

TernateIndonesia

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Wed, Mar 9
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Start of totality
Wed, Mar 9
The solar disc is completely covered by the Moon
Maximum
Wed, Mar 9
Maximum obscuration
End of totality
Wed, Mar 9
The Sun reappears — eclipse glasses required
Partial — end
Wed, Mar 9
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Areas with a partial eclipse

Regions
Malaysia (Borneo), Brunei, Philippines, Malaysia, Palau
Example destinations
Malaysia (Borneo)BruneiPhilippinesMalaysiaPalau
Example locations
SibuBandar Seri BegawanDavaoKota KinabaluKoror

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

SibuMalaysia (Borneo)

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Wed, Mar 9
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Wed, Mar 9
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Wed, Mar 9
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Bandar Seri BegawanBrunei

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Wed, Mar 9
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Wed, Mar 9
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Wed, Mar 9
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

DavaoPhilippines

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Wed, Mar 9
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Wed, Mar 9
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Wed, Mar 9
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Kota KinabaluMalaysia

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Wed, Mar 9
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Wed, Mar 9
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Wed, Mar 9
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

KororPalau

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Wed, Mar 9
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Wed, Mar 9
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Wed, Mar 9
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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