| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
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| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse in San Francisco, California |
| Begins: | Wed, Mar 30, 2033 at 9:23 am |
| Maximum: | Wed, Mar 30, 2033 at 10:22 am 0.492 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Wed, Mar 30, 2033 at 11:25 am |
| Duration: | 2 hours, 2 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
March 30, 2033 — Total Solar Eclipse — San Francisco
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in San Francisco. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (PDT) for San Francisco.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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09:23:53 Wed, Mar 30 | Partial eclipse beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact. | 108° | 27.7° | |
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10:22:20 Wed, Mar 30 | Maximum eclipseThe deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden. | 120° | 38.5° | |
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11:25:23 Wed, Mar 30 | Partial eclipse endsThe edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun. | 137° | 48.2° |
* 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 71.1 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 San Francisco, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse.
Where to See the Eclipse
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Cloud Coverage (Mar 30)
In the past, this day was cloudy 52% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in San Francisco
| Eclipse Visibility From San Francisco | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2031 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jun 5, 2031 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Oct 29–30, 2031 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Nov 14, 2031 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Apr 25, 2032 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
Note: Click on the date link for details in San Francisco, or the path map image for global details. | |||