| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
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| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse in Arrojolândia, Bahia |
| Began: | Sat, Oct 14, 2023 at 3:26 pm |
| Maximum: | Sat, Oct 14, 2023 at 4:46 pm 0.777 Magnitude |
| Ended: | Sat, Oct 14, 2023 at 5:59 pm |
| Duration: | 2 hours, 33 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
October 14, 2023 — Annular Solar Eclipse — Arrojolândia
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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15:26:00 Sat, Oct 14 | Partial eclipse beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact. | 270° | 36.0° | |
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16:46:06 Sat, Oct 14 | Maximum eclipseThe deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden. | 265° | 16.7° | |
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17:55:15 Sat, Oct 14 | Partial eclipse endsThe edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun. Since the Sun is near the horizon at this time, we recommend going to a high point or finding an unobstructed area with free sight to the W for the best view of the eclipse. | 261° | 0.5° | |
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17:59:10 Sat, Oct 14 | SunsetThe sun is setting. | 261° | -0.2° |
* 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 69.2 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 looked like near the maximum point. The curvature of the Moon's path is due to the Earth's rotation.
Where the Eclipse Was Seen
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Cloud Coverage (Oct 14)
In the past, this day was cloudy 34% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Arrojolândia
| Eclipse Visibility From Arrojolândia | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 6, 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar 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 Arrojolândia, or the path map image for global details. | |||