| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Solar Eclipse, in Longueuil, Quebec |
| Begins: | Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 2:14 pm |
| Maximum: | Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 3:27 pm 1.003 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 4:36 pm |
| Duration: | 2 hours, 22 minutes |
| Totality: | 1 minute, 34 seconds |
April 8, 2024 — Total Solar Eclipse — Longueuil
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Longueuil. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (EDT) for Longueuil.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:14:35 pm Mon, Apr 8 | Partial Eclipse begins The Moon touches the Sun's edge. |  210° | 48.4° | |
| 3:26:52 pm Mon, Apr 8 | Full Eclipse begins The Sun becomes totally eclipsed. | 232° | 40.0° | |
| 3:27:39 pm Mon, Apr 8 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the Sun. | 232° | 39.9° | |
| 3:28:26 pm Mon, Apr 8 | Full Eclipse ends The total eclipse ends. | 232° | 39.8° | |
| 4:36:57 pm Mon, Apr 8 | Partial Eclipse ends The Moon leaves the Sun's edge. | 249° | 29.3° |
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
This total solar eclipse is fully visible in Longueuil. This is a rare and spectacular event that can only be experienced along a relatively narrow strip on the Earth's surface. The eclipse is also visible in other areas, but the Moon does not cover the Sun completely there.
Where to See the Eclipse
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Cloud Coverage (Apr 8)
In the past, this day was cloudy 68% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Longueuil
| Eclipse Visibility From Longueuil | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2023 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse West in Africa, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic |  | |
| Oct 28, 2023 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, North America, Much of South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica |  | |
| Mar 25, 2024 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Much of Europe, North/East Asia, Much of Australia, Much of Africa, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, Antarctica |  | |
| Apr 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse West in Europe, North America, North in South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic |  | |
| Sep 17–18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse Europe, Much of Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Longueuil, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |