| Global Event: | Partial Solar Eclipse |
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| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Vostok Station |
| Begins: | Wed, Dec 5, 2029 at 7:22 pm |
| Maximum: | Wed, Dec 5, 2029 at 8:13 pm 0.843 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Wed, Dec 5, 2029 at 9:04 pm |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 42 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. |
December 5, 2029 — Partial Solar Eclipse — Vostok Station
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Vostok Station. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (VOST) for Vostok Station.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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* 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 0 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
During this partial solar eclipse, the Moon covers only parts of the Sun, as seen from Vostok Station. There are no locations on Earth where the Sun appears completely covered during this event. 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 (Dec 5)
In the past, this day was cloudy 7% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Vostok Station
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Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
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Jul 6–7, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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Jun 26, 2029 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |
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Dec 5, 2029 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |
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Jun 15–16, 2030 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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Note: Click on the date link for details in Vostok Station, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse visible in Vostok Station
Next annular eclipse visible in Vostok Station