The United States was the epicenter of a spectacular total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, and now it will have the opportunity to host another phenomenon of similar magnitude but to a lesser extent in the sky. This is a second solar eclipse that will occur this Wednesday, October 2, in the sky of Hawaii, the only state where people will be able to follow the phenomenon in its partial form.
That is, there will be no “ring of fire” in this part of the planet. This will be visible in South America in the countries of Argentina and Chile due to the path that the annular shadow of the astronomical event will have.
In which cities in the United States will the solar eclipse be seen?
According to NASA and Time and Date, the Hawaiian cities where the partial solar eclipse will be visible will be Hilo (50.94% dark), Honolulu (46.90%), Kailua-Kona (51.54%), Lihue (45.30%), Napili-Honokowai (47.55%), Wailuku (46.72%) and Waipahu (46.72%).
What time to see the solar eclipse in the United States?
- The first location to see the partial phase of the annular eclipse will be at 11:43 a.m. EDT (1543 GMT).
- The first location to witness the annular phase will be at 12:50 p.m. EDT (1650 GMT).
- The maximum eclipse will occur at 2:45 p.m. EDT (1845 GMT).
Exact time of partial solar eclipse in Hawaii (United States)
From Hawaii, the partial solar eclipse will be visible starting at 6:10 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) and ending at 7:57 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST).
Several cities in Hawaii will be able to see part of the partial eclipse in the early morning hours of October 2. (all times in HST, via Time and Date):
| Solar eclipse in Hawaii, USA | Beginning of the partial eclipse | Maximum point of the eclipse | End of partial eclipse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilo | 5:44 HST | 6:46 HST | 7:56 HST |
| Honolulu | 5:45 HST | 6:45 HST | 7:52 HST |
| Kailua-Kona | 5:44 HST | 6:46 HST | 7:56 HST |
| Lihue | 5:46 HST | 6:45 HST | 7:51 HST |
| Napili-Honokowai | 5:45 HST | 6:46 HST | 7:53 HST |
| Wailuku | 5:45 HST | 6:46 HST | 7:54 HST |
| Waipahu | 5:45 HST | 6:45 HST | 7:52 HST |
What time does the annular solar eclipse begin in Argentina and Chile?
- Orongo, Easter Island: Annularity at 14:03 EASST, duration of 6 minutes, 28 seconds.
- Hanga Roa, Easter Island: Annularity at 14:03 EASST, duration of 6 minutes, 22 seconds.
- Cochrane, Chile: Annularity at 17:21 CLST, duration of 5 minutes, 54 seconds.
- Santa Julia, Chile: Annularity at 17:24 CLST, duration of 1 second.
- Puerto Deseado, Argentina: Annularity at 17:27 ART, duration of 3 minutes, 22 seconds.
- Puerto San Julián, Argentina: Annularity at 17:24 ART, duration of 5 minutes, 12 seconds.
World times to see the solar eclipse this Wednesday, October 2
These are the times you should take into account in your country to be able to see the annular solar eclipse on October 2, 2024. Remember that in countries like Argentina and Chile, a ring of fire will be visible when the phenomenon reaches its peak.
| Countries | Start time of the solar eclipse | Time of maximum eclipse point | Final time of the solar eclipse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina (Buenos Aires) | 15:57 CLST | 17:20 ART | 18:44 ART |
| Bolivia (Tarija) | 15:34 BOT | 16:27 BOT | 17:15 BOT |
| Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) | 17:01 BRT | 17:42 BRT | 17:52 BRT |
| Chile (Punta Arenas) | 12:33 EASST | 14:04 EASST | 18:44 ART |
| Ecuador (Islas Galapagos) | 12:12 GALT | 12:39 GALT | 13:07 GALT |
| Estados Unidos (Hawai) | 12:10 pm EDT | - | 1:57 pm EDT |
| Mexico (Baja California Sur) | 9:27 PDT | - | 10:41 PDT |
| Peru (Lima) | 14:17 PET | - | 15:26 PET |
| Paraguay (Encarnación) | 15:38 PYT | 16:39 PYT | 17:34 PYT |
| Uruguay (Montevideo) | 16:26 UYT | 17:39 UYT | 18:44 UYT |
How to follow the path of the annular solar eclipse on October 2?
The path of the annular solar eclipse on October 2 will focus on countries in the southern hemisphere, where citizens of Argentina (Buenos Aires and Santa Cruz) and Chile (Santiago, Villarrica and Punta Arenas) will be able to observe the ring of fire. Other countries in South America will also be able to see the astronomical phenomenon, but to a lesser extent. It will also be possible to do so from the Pacific Ocean.
- Galapagos Islands (1%)
- La Paz, Bolivia (1%)
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (9%)
- São Paulo, Brazil (10%)
- Buenos Aires, Argentina (42%)
- Montevideo, Uruguay (42%)
- Santiago de Chile (44%)
- Villarrica, Chile (63%)
- El Calafate, Argentina (83%)
- Punta Arenas, Chile (75%)
- Ushuaia, Argentina (72%)
- Elephant Island (56%)
- Port Lockroy, Antarctica (44%)Start time of the solar eclipse
This is the path of the annular solar eclipse that will reach its maximum point in the countries of Argentina and Chile. (Photo: Space.com)
On the other hand, countries in the northern hemisphere such as the United States (Hawaii) and Mexico (Baja California Sur at 11%) will see the eclipse partially and with less visibility.
How to watch the annular solar eclipse live?
If for some reason you cannot witness the astronomical phenomenon, you should know that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the European Southern Observatory (ESO) could make live broadcasts of the annular solar eclipse through their official YouTube channels. This will be an option to follow from your PC, mobile phone, tablet or smart TV.
At the moment, the Time and Date YouTube channel has confirmed coverage of the annular solar eclipse for free.
Tips for watching the solar eclipse safely without damaging your eyes
Since it is a solar eclipse, it is not recommended to view it directly with your eyes. This could cause some damage to your vision. It is recommended to use certified sunglasses with the ISO 12312-2 filter, which are manufactured for viewing eclipses.
Follow these tips provided by the BBC portal to be able to see the annular solar eclipse on Wednesday, October 2. (Photo: BBC.com)
In that sense, avoid using ordinary glasses, cameras, telescopes or binoculars with solar filters.
