| Global Event: | Partial Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Rothera Research Station |
| Begins: | Wed, Dec 5, 2029 at 10:56 am |
| Maximum: | Wed, Dec 5, 2029 at 11:47 am 0.373 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Wed, Dec 5, 2029 at 12:39 pm |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 43 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
December 5, 2029 — Partial Solar Eclipse — Rothera Research Station
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Rothera Research Station. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (ART) for Rothera Research Station.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10:56:06 Wed, Dec 5 | Partial eclipse beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact. | 46° | 39.5° | |
11:47:13 Wed, Dec 5 | Maximum eclipseThe deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden. | 30° | 42.5° | |
12:39:23 Wed, Dec 5 | Partial eclipse endsThe edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun. | 14° | 44.4° |
* 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 70.4 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 Rothera Research Station. 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 (Dec 5)
In the past, this day was cloudy 72% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Rothera Research Station
| Eclipse Visibility From Rothera Research Station | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 17, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| 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 |  | |
Note: Click on the date link for details in Rothera Research Station, or the path map image for global details. | |||
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