Eclipses › May 9, 2032
Annular solar eclipse of May 9, 2032
A annular solar eclipse on May 9, 2032. At the point of greatest eclipse, over the ocean, the ring of fire lasts 17 s.
What you'll see from your city
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Path of the ring of fire
The central path crosses no major city; it runs mostly over the ocean.
Where the partial eclipse is visible
Major cities that see the deepest partial eclipse, with the share of the Sun covered at maximum.
| City | Country | Sun covered | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town | South Africa | 63% | 14:25 UTC |
| Paarl | South Africa | 63% | 14:26 UTC |
| Worcester | South Africa | 62% | 14:27 UTC |
| George | South Africa | 61% | 14:29 UTC |
| Port Elizabeth | South Africa | 58% | 14:32 UTC |
| Uitenhage | South Africa | 58% | 14:32 UTC |
| East London | South Africa | 54% | 14:35 UTC |
| Bhisho | South Africa | 54% | 14:35 UTC |
| Umtata | South Africa | 50% | 14:37 UTC |
| Bloemfontein | South Africa | 45% | 14:38 UTC |
| Maseru | Lesotho | 45% | 14:39 UTC |
| Kimberley | South Africa | 45% | 14:38 UTC |
| Durban | South Africa | 43% | 14:41 UTC |
| Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 43% | 14:41 UTC |
| Welkom | South Africa | 42% | 14:40 UTC |
| Klerksdorp | South Africa | 39% | 14:41 UTC |
| Vryheid | South Africa | 38% | 14:43 UTC |
| Potchefstroom | South Africa | 38% | 14:42 UTC |
| Vereeniging | South Africa | 37% | 14:42 UTC |
| Johannesburg | South Africa | 36% | 14:43 UTC |
| Benoni | South Africa | 36% | 14:43 UTC |
| Springs | South Africa | 36% | 14:43 UTC |
| Pretoria | South Africa | 35% | 14:43 UTC |
| Rustenburg | South Africa | 35% | 14:43 UTC |
| Windhoek | Namibia | 34% | 14:36 UTC |
| Gaborone | Botswana | 34% | 14:43 UTC |
| Middelburg | South Africa | 34% | 14:44 UTC |
| Manzini | Eswatini | 34% | 14:45 UTC |
| Maputo | Mozambique | 32% | 14:46 UTC |
| Matola | Mozambique | 32% | 14:46 UTC |
Watching safely
Use certified eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2) or a pinhole projector for every partial phase. Never look through binoculars, a camera or a telescope without a proper solar filter on the front. An annular eclipse is never safe to look at directly, even at the ring of fire.
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Questions people ask
When is the annular solar eclipse?
On May 9, 2032. Greatest eclipse is at 13:25 UTC, over the ocean.
How long does the ring of fire last?
Up to 17 s at the point of greatest eclipse.
Where can I see it?
The central path crosses no major city; it runs mostly over the ocean. A partial eclipse is visible from a much wider area, including South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique, Argentina, Zimbabwe, Uruguay, Chile.
Is it safe to look at?
Only with certified solar eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2) or a pinhole projector. An annular eclipse never becomes safe to view without protection, even at the ring of fire.
Circumstances calculated with Astronomy Engine for 2880 major cities; durations are for the city center and can differ by tens of seconds across a city.