| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Rarotonga |
| Begins: | Wed, Jan 16, 2075 at 6:10 am |
| Maximum: | Wed, Jan 16, 2075 at 6:53 am 0.936 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Wed, Jan 16, 2075 at 7:54 am |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 43 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
January 16, 2075 — Total Solar Eclipse — Rarotonga
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Rarotonga. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (CKT) for Rarotonga.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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05:59:21 Wed, Jan 16 | Partial eclipse beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact. Below Horizon | 114° | -2.6° | |
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06:10:58 Wed, Jan 16 | SunriseThe sun is rising. | 113° | -0.2° | |
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06:53:51 Wed, Jan 16 | Maximum eclipseThe deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden. The Sun is close to the horizon, so make sure you have free sight to the ESE. | 109° | 8.4° | |
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07:54:20 Wed, Jan 16 | Partial eclipse endsThe edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun. | 105° | 22.1° |
* 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 83.4 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
The total phase of this solar eclipse is not visible in Rarotonga, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse. The Moon covers a large portion of the Sun, so this is a spectacular sight.
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 16)
In the past, this day was cloudy 63% of the time (since 2000).
Solar Eclipses
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- Partial Solar Eclipses
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- Solar Eclipse Myths
- Magnitude of Eclipses
- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Rarotonga
| Eclipse Visibility From Rarotonga | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24–25, 2070 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 9, 2071 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 4, 2072 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2072 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 21–22, 2073 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
Note: Click on the date link for details in Rarotonga, or the path map image for global details. | |||