| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Esfahãn |
| Begins: | Wed, May 21, 2031 at 9:27 am |
| Maximum: | Wed, May 21, 2031 at 10:14 am 0.123 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Wed, May 21, 2031 at 11:04 am |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 37 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
May 21, 2031 — Annular Solar Eclipse — Esfahãn
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Esfahãn. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (IRST) for Esfahãn.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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09:27:25 Wed, May 21 | Partial eclipse beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact. | 101° | 53.9° | |
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10:14:26 Wed, May 21 | Maximum eclipseThe deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden. | 111° | 63.4° | |
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11:04:24 Wed, May 21 | Partial eclipse endsThe edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun. | 132° | 72.4° |
* 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 70.7 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 annular phase of this solar eclipse is not visible in Esfahãn, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse. The Moon covers only a small portion of the Sun.
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Cloud Coverage (May 21)
In the past, this day was cloudy 12% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Esfahãn
| Eclipse Visibility From Esfahãn | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2030 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Jun 15–16, 2030 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Dec 9–10, 2030 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| May 21, 2031 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Apr 25, 2032 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
Note: Click on the date link for details in Esfahãn, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. | |||
Next annular eclipse visible in Esfahãn