How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky

The annular phase of this solar eclipse is not visible in Independence, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse. The Moon covers only a small portion of the Sun.

Where to See the Eclipse

Detailed eclipse path map
3D globe map

Try our new interactive eclipse maps. Zoom in and search for accurate eclipse times and visualizations for any location.

Solar Eclipse Live Show

We are streaming the partial solar eclipse on Sep 21/22 LIVE!

Cloud Coverage (Jan 26)

In the past, this day was cloudy 76% of the time (since 2000).

Countdown until eclipse begins

866 Days 12 Hrs 17 Mins 32 Secs

Independence Eclipse Countdown

Solar Eclipses
  1. When Is the Next Solar Eclipse?
  2. Different Types of Eclipses
  3. What Are Solar Eclipses?
  4. How Often Do Solar Eclipses Occur?
  5. Total Solar Eclipses
  6. What Happens at a Total Solar Eclipse?
  7. Partial Solar Eclipses
  8. Annular Solar Eclipses
  9. What Happens at an Annular Eclipse?
  10. Hybrid Solar Eclipses
  11. Eclipse Seasons
  12. Solar Eclipses in History
  13. Solar Eclipse Myths
  14. Magnitude of Eclipses
  15. Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations

Eclipses

Protect Your Eyes
  1. Never Look Directly at the Sun
  2. How to Use Eclipse Glasses
  3. Simple Pinhole Projector
  4. Eclipse Projector in a Box
  5. Binoculars / Telescope Projector

Eclipses & Transits

Protect Your Eyes! Find out how to safely watch solar eclipses here

Never look directly at the Sun without proper eye protection. You can seriously hurt your eyes, and even go blind… read more

Eclipses and Transits Visible in Independence

Eclipse Visibility From Independence Visibility Worldwide
Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse Total Lunar Eclipse
Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse Partial Lunar Eclipse
Feb 20, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Jan 11–12, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse Partial Lunar Eclipse

Note: Click on the date link for details in Independence, or the path map image for global details.

Next annular eclipse visible in Independence

Other eclipses visible in Independence

Other eclipses worldwide

Need some help?