Annular solar eclipse on 21 May 2031 in Botshabelo

Annular solar eclipse — 21 May 2031 07:14 UTC
in 1726 days
Summary
The Sun will be partially eclipsed as seen from Botshabelo. Greatest coverage happens at 05:26 UTC. The Sun's disc is 39%% eclipsed at maximum. The Sun sits low — 5.8° — so an open, clear horizon matters. It is part of Saros series 138, which repeats every 18 years and 11 days. Clear skies will make the eclipse easy to spot.
View event Eclipses visible from South Africa
Explore also
Weather Air Quality Radiation Sun & Moon Wikipedia search View on Google Maps
Annular solar eclipse
Date (UTC)
21 May 2031 — 07:14 UTC
Saros series
138
Gamma
-0.19700
Magnitude
0.9589
Local circumstances
Local type
Partial
Obscuration
39%
Population
309,714
Maximum
21 May 2031 05:26 UTC