| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in United States |
| Start of Partial: | Sat, Mar 8, 1997 at 3:01 pm HST |
| Start of Totality: | Not visible from United States |
| End of Totality: | Not visible from United States |
| End of Partial: | Sat, Mar 8, 1997 at 6:29 pm AKST |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.) | |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in the United States.
Mar 8, 1997 – Partial Solar Eclipse – United States
The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon.
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each state.
States in the United States Where the Eclipse Is Visible
This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in the United States Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adak | 45.09% | 3:19 pm | 4:22 pm | 5:23 pm HST | 94 % |  |
| Anchorage | 54.25% | 4:36 pm | 5:33 pm | 6:28 pm AKST | 56 % |  |
| Fairbanks | 63.37% | 4:32 pm | 5:30 pm | 6:25 pm AKST | 62 % | |
| Juneau | 41.24% | 4:50 pm | 5:40 pm | 6:29 pm AKST | 81 % |  |
| Nome | 70.33% | 4:20 pm | 5:22 pm | 6:22 pm AKST | 51 % | |
| Unalaska | 42.80% | 4:31 pm | 5:31 pm | 6:27 pm AKST | 93 % | |
| Yakutat | 46.14% | 4:45 pm | 5:38 pm | 6:29 pm AKST | 72 % | |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.)
Eclipses Visible in the United States
| Eclipse Visibility from the United States | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 20, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
Note: Click on the date link for details in the United States, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. | |||
Next total solar eclipse in the United States