| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
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| Local Type: | Total Solar Eclipse in Blois, Loir-et-Cher |
| Begins: | Wed, Sep 3, 2081 at 8:36 am |
| Maximum: | Wed, Sep 3, 2081 at 9:37 am 1.007 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Wed, Sep 3, 2081 at 10:42 am |
| Duration: | 2 hours, 6 minutes |
| Totality: | 2 minutes, 22 seconds |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
September 3, 2081 — Total Solar Eclipse — Blois
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Blois. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (CEST) for Blois.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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08:36:56 Wed, Sep 3 | Partial eclipse beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact. | 93° | 12.5° | |
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09:36:27 Wed, Sep 3 | Totality beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon covers all of the Sun is called second contact. | 105° | 22.5° | |
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09:37:38 Wed, Sep 3 | Maximum eclipseThe deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden. | 105° | 22.7° | |
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09:38:49 Wed, Sep 3 | Totality endsThe moment the edge of the Moon exposes the Sun is called third contact. | 105° | 22.8° | |
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10:42:38 Wed, Sep 3 | Partial eclipse endsThe moment the edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun is called fourth contact. | 119° | 32.8° |
* Timings for the beginning & end of partial eclipse, the beginning & end of totality, and maximum eclipse are accurate to within a few seconds. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 85.9 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
This total solar eclipse is fully visible in Blois. This is a rare and spectacular event that can only be experienced along a relatively narrow strip on the Earth's surface. The eclipse is also visible in other areas, but the Moon does not cover the Sun completely there.
Where to See the Eclipse
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Cloud Coverage (Sep 3)
In the past, this day was cloudy 62% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Blois
| Eclipse Visibility From Blois | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2080 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 29, 2080 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 24–25, 2081 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 3, 2081 Total Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 18, 2081 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
Note: Click on the date link for details in Blois, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. | |||
Next total solar eclipse visible in Blois