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December 5, 2029 — Partial Solar Eclipse — West Point, Western Cape, South Africa

Dec 5, 2029 at 6:17 pm
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Global Event: Partial Solar Eclipse
Local Type: Partial Solar Eclipse, in West Point
Begins: Wed, Dec 5, 2029 at 5:37 pm
Maximum: Wed, Dec 5, 2029 at 6:17 pm 0.367 Magnitude
Ends: Wed, Dec 5, 2029 at 6:56 pm
Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes

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December 5, 2029 — Partial Solar Eclipse — West Point

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Cloud Coverage (Dec 5)

In the past, this day was cloudy 90% of the time (since 2000).

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Eclipses and Transits Visible in West Point

Eclipse Visibility From West Point Visibility Worldwide
Feb 17, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse Annular Solar Eclipse
Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse Partial Lunar Eclipse
Feb 20–21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Jul 6, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse Partial Lunar Eclipse
Dec 31, 2028 Total Lunar Eclipse Total Lunar Eclipse

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