| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Solar Eclipse in Miami, Florida |
| Begins: | Sat, Aug 12, 2045 at 12:15 pm |
| Maximum: | Sat, Aug 12, 2045 at 1:38 pm 1.003 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sat, Aug 12, 2045 at 2:58 pm |
| Duration: | 2 hours, 43 minutes |
| Totality: | 2 minutes, 28 seconds |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
August 12, 2045 — Total Solar Eclipse — Miami
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Miami. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (EDT) for Miami.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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12:15:13 Sat, Aug 12 | Partial eclipse beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact. | 121° | 70.2° | |
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13:37:23 Sat, Aug 12 | Totality beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon covers all of the Sun is called second contact. | 195° | 78.6° | |
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13:38:37 Sat, Aug 12 | Maximum eclipseThe deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden. | 196° | 78.5° | |
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13:39:51 Sat, Aug 12 | Totality endsThe moment the edge of the Moon exposes the Sun is called third contact. | 196° | 78.5° | |
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14:58:30 Sat, Aug 12 | Partial eclipse endsThe moment the edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun is called fourth contact. | 247° | 65.6° |
* 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 74.2 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 Miami. 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 (Aug 12)
In the past, this day was cloudy 74% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Miami
| Eclipse Visibility From Miami | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2040 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Nov 4, 2040 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| May 15, 2041 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Nov 7–8, 2041 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 29, 2042 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
Note: Click on the date link for details in Miami, or the path map image for global details. | |||