Total solar eclipse of July 2, 2019

Total eclipse

Key facts

Date
July 2, 2019
Type
Total eclipse
Duration of totality at eclipse maximum
4 min 33 s
Global eclipse maximum
at 19:22 UTC UTC (Coordinated Universal Time): the worldwide time standard, independent of local time zones and daylight saving time.
Coordinates of greatest eclipse
17.4° S – 109.0° W
Path width at maximum
about 201 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 July 2, 2019

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 Chile and Argentina. Within it, the Moon completely hides the Sun for about 4 minutes 33 seconds at maximum. A partial solar eclipse spans a much broader area of South America.

Path of totality

Regions
Argentina, Chile
Example destinations
ArgentinaChile
Example locations
San JuanLa Serena

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

San JuanArgentina

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Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Tue, Jul 2
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Start of totality
Tue, Jul 2
The solar disc is completely covered by the Moon
Maximum
Tue, Jul 2
Maximum obscuration
End of totality
Tue, Jul 2
The Sun reappears — eclipse glasses required
Sunset
Tue, Jul 2
Sun’s centre on the horizon
Partial — end
Tue, Jul 2
Sun has set

La SerenaChile

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Tue, Jul 2
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Start of totality
Tue, Jul 2
The solar disc is completely covered by the Moon
Maximum
Tue, Jul 2
Maximum obscuration
End of totality
Tue, Jul 2
The Sun reappears — eclipse glasses required
Partial — end
Tue, Jul 2
The Moon no longer covers the Sun
Sunset
Tue, Jul 2
Sun’s centre on the horizon

Areas with a partial eclipse

Regions
Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Brazil
Example destinations
UruguayParaguayBoliviaPeruBrazil
Example locations
Bella UnionPilarSucreArequipaSanta Maria

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

Bella UnionUruguay

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Tue, Jul 2
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Tue, Jul 2
Maximum obscuration
Sunset
Tue, Jul 2
Sun’s centre on the horizon
Partial — end
Tue, Jul 2
Sun has set

PilarParaguay

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Tue, Jul 2
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Tue, Jul 2
Maximum obscuration
Sunset
Tue, Jul 2
Sun’s centre on the horizon
Partial — end
Tue, Jul 2
Sun has set

SucreBolivia

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Tue, Jul 2
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Tue, Jul 2
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Tue, Jul 2
The Moon no longer covers the Sun
Sunset
Tue, Jul 2
Sun’s centre on the horizon

ArequipaPeru

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Tue, Jul 2
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Tue, Jul 2
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Tue, Jul 2
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Santa MariaBrazil

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Tue, Jul 2
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Sunset
Tue, Jul 2
Sun’s centre on the horizon
Maximum
Tue, Jul 2
Sun has set
Partial — end
Tue, Jul 2
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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