Total solar eclipse of December 14, 2020

Total eclipse

Key facts

Date
December 14, 2020
Type
Total eclipse
Duration of totality at eclipse maximum
2 min 10 s
Global eclipse maximum
at 16:14 UTC UTC (Coordinated Universal Time): the worldwide time standard, independent of local time zones and daylight saving time.
Coordinates of greatest eclipse
40.3° S – 68.0° W
Path width at maximum
about 90 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 December 14, 2020

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 Chile and Argentina. Within it, the Moon completely covers the Sun for about 2 minutes 10 seconds at maximum. Partial phases spread across more of southern South America, including Uruguay and the Falkland Islands.

Path of totality

Regions
Chile, Argentina
Example destinations
ChileArgentina
Example locations
TemucoPucónVillarricaJunín de los AndesPiedra del ÁguilaValcheta

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

TemucoChile

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Dec 14
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Start of totality
Mon, Dec 14
The solar disc is completely covered by the Moon
Maximum
Mon, Dec 14
Maximum obscuration
End of totality
Mon, Dec 14
The Sun reappears — eclipse glasses required
Partial — end
Mon, Dec 14
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

PucónChile

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Dec 14
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Start of totality
Mon, Dec 14
The solar disc is completely covered by the Moon
Maximum
Mon, Dec 14
Maximum obscuration
End of totality
Mon, Dec 14
The Sun reappears — eclipse glasses required
Partial — end
Mon, Dec 14
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

VillarricaChile

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Dec 14
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Start of totality
Mon, Dec 14
The solar disc is completely covered by the Moon
Maximum
Mon, Dec 14
Maximum obscuration
End of totality
Mon, Dec 14
The Sun reappears — eclipse glasses required
Partial — end
Mon, Dec 14
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Junín de los AndesArgentina

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Dec 14
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Start of totality
Mon, Dec 14
The solar disc is completely covered by the Moon
Maximum
Mon, Dec 14
Maximum obscuration
End of totality
Mon, Dec 14
The Sun reappears — eclipse glasses required
Partial — end
Mon, Dec 14
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Piedra del ÁguilaArgentina

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Dec 14
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Start of totality
Mon, Dec 14
The solar disc is completely covered by the Moon
Maximum
Mon, Dec 14
Maximum obscuration
End of totality
Mon, Dec 14
The Sun reappears — eclipse glasses required
Partial — end
Mon, Dec 14
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

ValchetaArgentina

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Dec 14
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Start of totality
Mon, Dec 14
The solar disc is completely covered by the Moon
Maximum
Mon, Dec 14
Maximum obscuration
End of totality
Mon, Dec 14
The Sun reappears — eclipse glasses required
Partial — end
Mon, Dec 14
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Areas with a partial eclipse

Regions
Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Falkland Islands
Example destinations
ChileArgentinaUruguayFalkland Islands
Example locations
SantiagoConcepcionBarilocheNeuquenBuenos AiresMontevideoPuerto MadrynStanley

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

SantiagoChile

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Dec 14
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Mon, Dec 14
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Dec 14
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

ConcepcionChile

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Dec 14
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Mon, Dec 14
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Dec 14
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

BarilocheArgentina

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Dec 14
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Mon, Dec 14
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Dec 14
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

NeuquenArgentina

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Dec 14
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Mon, Dec 14
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Dec 14
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Buenos AiresArgentina

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Dec 14
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Mon, Dec 14
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Dec 14
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

MontevideoUruguay

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Dec 14
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Mon, Dec 14
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Dec 14
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Puerto MadrynArgentina

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Dec 14
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Mon, Dec 14
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Dec 14
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

StanleyFalkland Islands

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Mon, Dec 14
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Mon, Dec 14
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Mon, Dec 14
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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