| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
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| Local Type: | Total Solar Eclipse in Sokoto, Sokoto |
| Begins: | Fri, Apr 30, 2060 at 9:04 am |
| Maximum: | Fri, Apr 30, 2060 at 10:16 am 1.016 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Fri, Apr 30, 2060 at 11:35 am |
| Duration: | 2 hours, 31 minutes |
| Totality: | 4 minutes, 2 seconds |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
April 30, 2060 — Total Solar Eclipse — Sokoto
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Sokoto. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (WAT) for Sokoto.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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09:04:58 Fri, Apr 30 | Partial eclipse beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact. | 81° | 38.6° | |
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10:14:07 Fri, Apr 30 | Totality beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon covers all of the Sun is called second contact. | 82° | 55.7° | |
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10:16:08 Fri, Apr 30 | Maximum eclipseThe deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden. | 82° | 56.2° | |
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10:18:09 Fri, Apr 30 | Totality endsThe moment the edge of the Moon exposes the Sun is called third contact. | 82° | 56.7° | |
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11:35:31 Fri, Apr 30 | Partial eclipse endsThe moment the edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun is called fourth contact. | 80° | 75.2° |
* 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 78.5 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 Sokoto. 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
Try our new interactive eclipse maps. Zoom in and search for accurate eclipse times and visualizations for any location.
Cloud Coverage (Apr 30)
In the past, this day was cloudy 38% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Sokoto
| Eclipse Visibility From Sokoto | Visibility Worldwide | ||
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| Apr 15–16, 2060 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Apr 30, 2060 Total Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Oct 9, 2060 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Oct 24, 2060 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Nov 8, 2060 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
Note: Click on the date link for details in Sokoto, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. | |||