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Dec 14, 2020 – Partial Solar Eclipse in South Africa

Partial Eclipse Visible
Dec 14, 2020
South Africa
Global Event: Total Solar Eclipse
Local Type: Partial Solar Eclipse, in South Africa
Start of Partial: Mon, Dec 14, 2020 at 6:49 pm SAST
Start of Totality: Not visible from South Africa
End of Totality: Not visible from South Africa
End of Partial: Mon, Dec 14, 2020 at 7:54 pm SAST

All times shown on this page are local time.

This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in South Africa.

Dec 14, 2020 – Partial Solar Eclipse – South Africa

A map of South Africa, showing the path of the Dec 14, 2020 Total Solar Eclipse
A B
A
Partial Starting:
6:49 pm SAST
Totality
Not visible from South Africa
B
Partial Ending:
7:54 pm SAST
Near Bobbejaan

The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon.

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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,

Selection of Cities in South Africa Where the Eclipse Is Visible

Location Obscuration Start Max End Avg. Cloud Cover Weather
Bloemfontein
12.42%
6:54 pm 7:06 pm 8:30 pm SAST
23 %
Cape Town
59.36%
6:51 pm 7:43 pm 8:31 pm SAST
42 %
East London
17.58%
6:52 pm 7:09 pm 8:24 pm SAST
59 %
Grahamstown
19.50%
6:52 pm 7:11 pm 8:25 pm SAST
50 %
Port Elizabeth
34.45%
6:52 pm 7:21 pm 8:25 pm SAST
47 %
Stellenbosch
58.79%
6:52 pm 7:43 pm 8:31 pm SAST
37 %
Upington
42.61%
6:54 pm 7:25 pm 8:34 pm SAST
8 %

All times shown on this page are local time.

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Eclipses Visible in South Africa

Eclipse Visibility from South Africa Visibility Worldwide
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Dec 31, 2028 Total Lunar Eclipse Total Lunar Eclipse

Note: Click on the date link for details in South Africa, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted.

Next total solar eclipse in South Africa

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