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Annular solar eclipse of September 12, 2034
A annular solar eclipse on September 12, 2034. At the point of greatest eclipse, near Arequipa, Peru, the ring of fire lasts 2 min 52 s.
What you'll see from your city
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Cities in the path of the ring of fire
The ring of fire passes over major cities in Brazil, Chile. Times are when the ring of fire begins, in UTC and your own time.
| City | Country | Duration | Begins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz do Sul | Brazil | 2 min 47 s | 17:21 UTC |
| Porto Alegre | Brazil | 2 min 20 s | 17:24 UTC |
| Canoas | Brazil | 1 min 36 s | 17:24 UTC |
| Iquique | Chile | 1 min 31 s | 16:27 UTC |
| Santa Maria | Brazil | 1 min 2 s | 17:19 UTC |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novo Hamburgo | Brazil | 94% | 17:25 UTC |
| Resistencia | Argentina | 94% | 17:06 UTC |
| Corrientes | Argentina | 94% | 17:07 UTC |
| Posadas | Argentina | 94% | 17:13 UTC |
| Encarnacion | Paraguay | 94% | 17:13 UTC |
| Formosa | Argentina | 94% | 17:07 UTC |
| Caxias do Sul | Brazil | 93% | 17:24 UTC |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | Argentina | 93% | 16:47 UTC |
| Arica | Chile | 93% | 16:25 UTC |
| Tacna | Peru | 92% | 16:24 UTC |
| Passo Fundo | Brazil | 92% | 17:21 UTC |
| Tarija | Bolivia | 92% | 16:45 UTC |
| Asuncion | Paraguay | 91% | 17:07 UTC |
| Salta | Argentina | 91% | 16:48 UTC |
| San Lorenzo | Paraguay | 91% | 17:08 UTC |
| Pelotas | Brazil | 91% | 17:23 UTC |
| Calama | Chile | 91% | 16:35 UTC |
| Arequipa | Peru | 90% | 16:17 UTC |
| Ica | Peru | 90% | 16:01 UTC |
| Rio Grande | Brazil | 90% | 17:24 UTC |
| Criciuma | Brazil | 89% | 17:27 UTC |
| Chincha Alta | Peru | 89% | 15:59 UTC |
| Rivera | Uruguay | 89% | 17:17 UTC |
| Bage | Brazil | 89% | 17:20 UTC |
| Potosi | Bolivia | 88% | 16:39 UTC |
| Xapeco | Brazil | 88% | 17:20 UTC |
| Lima | Peru | 87% | 15:53 UTC |
| Callao | Peru | 87% | 15:53 UTC |
| Lajes | Brazil | 87% | 17:25 UTC |
| Foz do Iguacu | Brazil | 86% | 17:15 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 September 12, 2034. Greatest eclipse is at 16:18 UTC, near Arequipa, Peru.
How long does the ring of fire last?
Up to 2 min 52 s at the point of greatest eclipse. The longest among major cities is Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil, with 2 min 47 s.
Where can I see it?
The ring of fire passes over major cities in Brazil, Chile. A partial eclipse is visible from a much wider area, including Argentina, Paraguay, Peru, Bolivia, Uruguay, Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua.
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.