Partial solar eclipse of 5 December 2029
On 5 December 2029 the Moon will cover up to 87% of the Sun.
The eclipse in your city
The eclipse will not be visible in London.
The eclipse in numbers
- Type
- Partial solar eclipse
- Date
- Wednesday, 5 December 2029
- Greatest eclipse
- 15:02 UTC
- Magnitude
- 0.897
- Partial eclipse on Earth
- 13:06 to 16:58 UTC (3 h 52 min)
- Gamma
- -1.0609
Map of the eclipse
The darker, the more of the Sun is covered (lines: 25, 50 and 75%). Click the map for the times at any place (UTC).
Where it is visible
South America
The eclipse in the capitals
| City | Begins – ends | Covered |
|---|---|---|
| GrytvikenSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands | 13:13 – 13:32Maximum 13:23 | 0.1% |
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to look at a solar eclipse?
Only through eclipse glasses or a solar filter that meets ISO 12312-2: sunglasses, smoked glass and photographic film do not protect the eyes. Only during totality, inside the path, can you look without protection, and the glasses go back on as soon as the Sun reappears.
Where is the partial solar eclipse of 5 December 2029 visible?
Visible only from the ocean and remote areas.
How long does the eclipse last?
On the whole Earth the partial eclipse lasts 3 h 52 min, from 13:06 to 16:58 UTC. In one place it lasts up to about 1 h 50 min.
When is the next total solar eclipse?
The next total solar eclipse is on 25 November 2030. Total: Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Lesotho and Australia; partial: Asia, Africa, Oceania and Antarctica.