Solar Eclipses 2024
Two solar eclipses in 2024
A total solar eclipse on . An annular solar eclipse on .
All times are UTC; your local time appears next to each.
Total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024
Greatest eclipse: .
- Type
- Total
- Maximum coverage
- 100% of the Sun’s disk
- Greatest eclipse near
- 25.3°N, 104.1°W
Local circumstances in five cities
| City | Coverage | Begins (UTC) | Maximum (UTC) | Ends (UTC) | Sun at maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 90% | 43° above the horizon | |||
| Los Angeles | 49% | 55° above the horizon | |||
| Chicago | 94% | 52° above the horizon | |||
| Toronto | >99% | 45° above the horizon | |||
| Dublin | 75% | below the horizon (rises or sets during the eclipse) |
Cities where the Moon covers none of the Sun, or where the Sun stays below the horizon throughout, are not listed; coverage is the share of the Sun’s disk hidden at maximum.
Look at the Sun only through certified eclipse glasses or a proper solar filter, at every stage except totality; sunglasses do not block enough light.
Annular solar eclipse on October 2, 2024
Greatest eclipse: .
- Type
- Annular
- Maximum coverage
- 87% of the Sun’s disk
- Greatest eclipse near
- 22°S, 114.5°W
Local circumstances in two cities
| City | Coverage | Begins (UTC) | Maximum (UTC) | Ends (UTC) | Sun at maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | <1% | 0° above the horizon | |||
| São Paulo | 10% | 4° above the horizon |
Cities where the Moon covers none of the Sun, or where the Sun stays below the horizon throughout, are not listed; coverage is the share of the Sun’s disk hidden at maximum.
Look at the Sun only through certified eclipse glasses or a proper solar filter, at every stage except totality; sunglasses do not block enough light.
Frequently asked questions
When is the solar eclipse in 2024?
2024 has two solar eclipses: a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, greatest eclipse at 6:17 PM UTC, and an annular solar eclipse on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, greatest eclipse at 6:44 PM UTC.
Where was the solar eclipse of April 8, 2024 visible?
Among the cities tracked here it was visible as a partial eclipse from New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, and Dublin.
Where was the solar eclipse of October 2, 2024 visible?
Among the cities tracked here it was visible as a partial eclipse from Auckland and São Paulo.
Is it safe to look at a solar eclipse?
Only through certified eclipse glasses or a proper solar filter, at every partial stage. The glasses come off only during the brief total phase inside the path of totality and go back on as soon as the first sunlight returns. Sunglasses, smoked glass, and ordinary camera filters do not block enough light.