| Global Event: | Partial Solar Eclipse |
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| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in McMurdo |
| Begins: | Sat, Jan 8, 2084 at 4:58 am |
| Maximum: | Sat, Jan 8, 2084 at 5:48 am 0.656 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sat, Jan 8, 2084 at 6:38 am |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 40 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
January 8, 2084 — Partial Solar Eclipse — McMurdo
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in McMurdo. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (NZDT) for McMurdo.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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04:58:56 Sat, Jan 8 | Partial eclipse beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact. | 138° | 13.5° | |
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05:48:30 Sat, Jan 8 | Maximum eclipseThe deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden. | 126° | 15.4° | |
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06:38:55 Sat, Jan 8 | Partial eclipse endsThe edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun. | 115° | 17.7° |
* 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 86.8 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
During this partial solar eclipse, the Moon covers only parts of the Sun, as seen from McMurdo. There are no locations on Earth where the Sun appears completely covered during this event.
Where to See the Eclipse
Try our new interactive eclipse maps. Zoom in and search for accurate eclipse times and visualizations for any location.
Cloud Coverage (Jan 8)
In the past, this day was cloudy 64% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in McMurdo
| Eclipse Visibility From McMurdo | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4–5, 2080 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 9, 2082 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 24, 2082 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Jul 29, 2083 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jan 8, 2084 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
Note: Click on the date link for details in McMurdo, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. | |||