| Global Event: | Partial Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse in Skokie, Illinois |
| Begins: | Sun, Jan 14, 2029 at 9:55 am |
| Maximum: | Sun, Jan 14, 2029 at 11:25 am 0.673 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sun, Jan 14, 2029 at 12:56 pm |
| Duration: | 3 hours, 1 minute |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
January 14, 2029 — Partial Solar Eclipse — Skokie
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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09:55:05 Sun, Jan 14 | Partial eclipse beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact. | 149° | 20.6° | |
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11:25:34 Sun, Jan 14 | Maximum eclipseThe deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden. | 171° | 26.3° | |
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12:56:21 Sun, Jan 14 | Partial eclipse endsThe edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun. | 195° | 25.5° |
* Timings for the beginning & end of partial eclipse and maximum eclipse are accurate to within a few seconds. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 70.2 seconds.
Timings for other events are approximate—they are included here as a rough guide to features that might be observable. The icons show the position of the Moon against the Sun at each stage.
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like near the maximum point. The curvature of the Moon's path is due to the Earth's rotation.
Where to See the Eclipse
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Cloud Coverage (Jan 14)
In the past, this day was cloudy 74% of the time (since 2000).
Solar Eclipses
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- Solar Eclipse Myths
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- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Skokie
| Eclipse Visibility From Skokie | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 20, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
Note: Click on the date link for details in Skokie, or the path map image for global details. | |||
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