Solar Eclipses 2040
Two solar eclipses in 2040
A partial solar eclipse on . A partial solar eclipse on .
All times are UTC; your local time appears next to each.
Partial solar eclipse on May 11, 2040
Greatest eclipse: .
- Type
- Partial
Local circumstances in two cities
| City | Coverage | Begins (UTC) | Maximum (UTC) | Ends (UTC) | Sun at maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 17% | 29° above the horizon | |||
| Auckland | 22% | 9° 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.
Partial solar eclipse on November 4, 2040
Greatest eclipse: .
- Type
- Partial
Local circumstances in four cities
| City | Coverage | Begins (UTC) | Maximum (UTC) | Ends (UTC) | Sun at maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 57% | 22° above the horizon | |||
| Los Angeles | 1% | 37° above the horizon | |||
| Chicago | 48% | 29° above the horizon | |||
| Toronto | 57% | 23° 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 2040?
2040 has two solar eclipses: a partial solar eclipse on Friday, May 11, 2040, greatest eclipse at 3:41 AM UTC, and a partial solar eclipse on Sunday, November 4, 2040, greatest eclipse at 7:07 PM UTC.
Where is the solar eclipse of May 11, 2040 visible?
Among the cities tracked here it is visible as a partial eclipse from Sydney and Auckland.
Where is the solar eclipse of November 4, 2040 visible?
Among the cities tracked here it is visible as a partial eclipse from New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Toronto.
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.