| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
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| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Caracas |
| Begins: | Wed, Sep 23, 2071 at 12:14 pm |
| Maximum: | Wed, Sep 23, 2071 at 1:50 pm 0.956 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Wed, Sep 23, 2071 at 3:18 pm |
| Duration: | 3 hours, 5 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
September 23, 2071 — Total Solar Eclipse — Caracas
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Caracas. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (VET) for Caracas.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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12:14:05 Wed, Sep 23 | Partial eclipse beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact. | 173° | 79.1° | |
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13:50:41 Wed, Sep 23 | Maximum eclipseThe deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden. | 246° | 65.0° | |
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15:18:54 Wed, Sep 23 | Partial eclipse endsThe edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun. | 259° | 44.4° |
* 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 82.3 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 Caracas, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse. The Moon covers a large portion of the Sun, so this is a spectacular sight.
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 (Sep 23)
In the past, this day was cloudy 66% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Caracas
| Eclipse Visibility From Caracas | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2070 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 15, 2071 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 23, 2071 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 22, 2073 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 11, 2074 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
Note: Click on the date link for details in Caracas, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. | |||