Home   Sun, Moon & Space   Eclipses   USA   New Jersey   Trenton   May 1, 2079
Flag for USA

May 1, 2079 — Total Solar Eclipse — Trenton, NJ, USA

May 1, 2079 at 6:05 am
Max View in Trenton, New Jersey
Global Event: Total Solar Eclipse
Local Type: Total Solar Eclipse in Trenton, New Jersey
Begins: Mon, May 1, 2079 at 5:58 am
Maximum: Mon, May 1, 2079 at 6:05 am 1.019 Magnitude
Ends: Mon, May 1, 2079 at 6:57 am
Duration: 59 minutes
Totality: 2 minutes, 7 seconds

All times shown on this page are local time.

Location

May 1, 2079 — Total Solar Eclipse — Trenton

Live Eclipse Animation will start at:
Mon, May 1, 2079 at 5:11 am EDT
Live Eclipse Animation has ended.
You are using an outdated browser, to view the animation please update or switch to a modern browser.

The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Trenton. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (EDT) for Trenton.

PhaseTimeEventDirectionAltitude
Not Visible

05:16:38

Mon, May 1

Partial eclipse begins

The moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact.

Below Horizon

62°
-8.1°
Partial Solar Eclipse

05:58:24

Mon, May 1

Sunrise

The sun is rising.

69°
0.0°
Total Solar Eclipse

06:04:26

Mon, May 1

Totality begins

The moment the edge of the Moon covers all of the Sun is called second contact.

Since the Sun is near the horizon at this time, we recommend going to a high point or finding an unobstructed area with free sight to the ENE for the best view of the eclipse.

70°
0.7°
Total Solar Eclipse

06:05:30

Mon, May 1

Maximum eclipse

The deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden.

Since the Sun is near the horizon at this time, we recommend going to a high point or finding an unobstructed area with free sight to the ENE for the best view of the eclipse.

70°
0.9°
Total Solar Eclipse

06:06:33

Mon, May 1

Totality ends

The moment the edge of the Moon exposes the Sun is called third contact.

The Sun is close to the horizon, we recommend going to a higher point.

70°
1.0°
Partial Solar Eclipse

06:57:08

Mon, May 1

Partial eclipse ends

The moment the edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun is called fourth contact.

79°
10.2°

* 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 85 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.

This total solar eclipse is fully visible in Trenton. 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.

Protect Your Eyes! Find out how to safely watch solar eclipses here

Never look directly at the Sun without proper eye protection. You can seriously hurt your eyes, and even go blind… read more


Eclipses and Transits Visible in Trenton

Eclipse Visibility From TrentonVisibility Worldwide
Apr 25, 2070 Penumbral Lunar EclipsePenumbral Lunar Eclipse
Mar 15, 2071 Penumbral Lunar EclipsePenumbral Lunar Eclipse
Sep 23, 2071 Partial Solar EclipseTotal Solar Eclipse
Feb 21–22, 2073 Total Lunar EclipseTotal Lunar Eclipse
Feb 11, 2074 Penumbral Lunar EclipsePenumbral Lunar Eclipse

Note: Click on the date link for details in Trenton, or the path map image for global details.

Next total solar eclipse visible in Trenton

Other eclipses visible in Trenton

Other eclipses worldwide