| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Bangkok |
| Begins: | Sun, Apr 20, 2042 at 7:10 am |
| Maximum: | Sun, Apr 20, 2042 at 8:06 am 0.610 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sun, Apr 20, 2042 at 9:08 am |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 58 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
April 20, 2042 — Total Solar Eclipse — Bangkok
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Bangkok. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (ICT) for Bangkok.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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07:10:41 Sun, Apr 20 | Partial eclipse beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact. | 82° | 15.5° | |
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08:06:51 Sun, Apr 20 | Maximum eclipseThe deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden. | 84° | 29.0° | |
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09:08:35 Sun, Apr 20 | Partial eclipse endsThe edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun. | 87° | 44.0° |
* 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 73.4 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 Bangkok, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse.
Where to See the Eclipse
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Cloud Coverage (Apr 20)
In the past, this day was cloudy 71% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Bangkok
| Eclipse Visibility From Bangkok | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2040 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Nov 18–19, 2040 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| May 16, 2041 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Apr 5, 2042 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Apr 20, 2042 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
Note: Click on the date link for details in Bangkok, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. | |||