Annular solar eclipse of October 2, 2024

Annular eclipse

Key facts

Date
October 2, 2024
Type
Annular eclipse
Duration of annularity at eclipse maximum Duration of the annular phase at the point of greatest eclipse.
7 min 25 s
Global eclipse maximum
at 18:45 UTC UTC (Coordinated Universal Time): the worldwide time standard, independent of local time zones and daylight saving time.
Coordinates of greatest eclipse
22.0° S – 114.5° W
Path width at maximum
about 266 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.
144
Visibility map — Annular eclipse on October 2, 2024

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 annularity of this solar eclipse crosses Easter Island and the Patagonian regions of Chile and Argentina. Along it, the Moon leaves a bright ring for about 7 minutes 25 seconds at maximum. Partial phases extend across southern Chile and Argentina, the Falkland Islands, and Antarctica.

Path of annularity

Regions
Easter Island, Chilean and Argentine Patagonia
Example destinations
ChileArgentina
Example locations
Hanga Roa (Easter Island)CochranePuerto San Julián

To look at the Sun: wear eclipse glasses throughout the eclipse — the ring of fire remains dangerous.

Hanga Roa (Easter Island)Chile

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Wed, Oct 2
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Annularity — start
Wed, Oct 2
Only a ring of sunlight remains
Maximum
Wed, Oct 2
Maximum obscuration
Annularity — end
Wed, Oct 2
The ring of sunlight is no longer complete
Partial — end
Wed, Oct 2
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

CochraneChile

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Wed, Oct 2
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Annularity — start
Wed, Oct 2
Only a ring of sunlight remains
Maximum
Wed, Oct 2
Maximum obscuration
Annularity — end
Wed, Oct 2
The ring of sunlight is no longer complete
Partial — end
Wed, Oct 2
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Puerto San JuliánArgentina

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Wed, Oct 2
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Annularity — start
Wed, Oct 2
Only a ring of sunlight remains
Maximum
Wed, Oct 2
Maximum obscuration
Annularity — end
Wed, Oct 2
The ring of sunlight is no longer complete
Partial — end
Wed, Oct 2
The Moon no longer covers the Sun

Areas with a partial eclipse

Regions
Southern Chile and Argentina, Falkland Islands, Antarctica
Example destinations
ChileArgentinaFalkland IslandsAntarctica
Example locations
StanleyPunta ArenasCoyhaiqueSantiagoBuenos AiresUshuaia

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

StanleyFalkland Islands

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

Punta ArenasChile

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

CoyhaiqueChile

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

SantiagoChile

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

Buenos AiresArgentina

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

UshuaiaArgentina

View the eclipse
Key moment Local time Obscuration Comment
Partial — start
Wed, Oct 2
The Moon starts covering the Sun
Maximum
Wed, Oct 2
Maximum obscuration
Partial — end
Wed, Oct 2
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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