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Mar 9, 2016 – Partial Solar Eclipse in Hong Kong

Partial Eclipse Visible
Mar 9, 2016
Hong Kong
Global Event: Total Solar Eclipse
Local Type: Partial Solar Eclipse, in Hong Kong
Start of Partial: Wed, Mar 9, 2016 at 8:04 am HKT
Start of Totality: Not visible from Hong Kong
End of Totality: Not visible from Hong Kong
End of Partial: Wed, Mar 9, 2016 at 9:57 am HKT

All times shown on this page are local time.

Location

This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in Hong Kong.

Mar 9, 2016 – Partial Solar Eclipse – Hong Kong

A
Partial Starting:
8:04 am HKT
Near Fan Lau
Totality
Not visible from Hong Kong
B
Partial Ending:
9:57 am HKT

The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon.

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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,

Selection of Cities in Hong Kong Where the Eclipse Is Visible

LocationObscurationStartMaxEndAvg. Cloud CoverWeather
Hong Kong
21.97%
8:05 am8:58 am9:56 am HKT
78 %
Kowloon
21.95%
8:05 am8:58 am9:56 am HKT
79 %

All times shown on this page are local time.

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Jul 6–7, 2028 Partial Lunar EclipsePartial Lunar Eclipse
Jul 22, 2028 Partial Solar EclipseTotal Solar Eclipse

Note: Click on the date link for details in Hong Kong, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted.

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