| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Solar Eclipse in Caen, Calvados |
| Begins: | mer 3 sep 2081, 08 h 37 |
| Maximum: | mer 3 sep 2081, 09 h 37 1,008 Magnitude |
| Ends: | mer 3 sep 2081, 10 h 41 |
| Duration: | 2 hours, 4 minutes |
| Totality: | 2 minutes, 26 seconds | All times shown on this page are local time. |
3 septembre 2081 — Total Solar Eclipse — Caen
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Caen. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (CEST) for Caen.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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* Timings for the beginning & end of partial eclipse and maximum eclipse are accurate to within a few seconds. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 0 seconds.
Timings for other events are approximate—they are included here as a rough guide to features that might be observable. The icons show the position of the Moon against the Sun at each stage.
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
This total solar eclipse is fully visible in Caen. 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
Try our new interactive eclipse maps. Zoom in and search for accurate eclipse times and visualizations for any location.
Cloud Coverage (3 sep)
In the past, this day was cloudy 70% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Caen
| Eclipse Visibility From Caen | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 sep 2080 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse | ||
| 29 sep 2080 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse | ||
| 24–25 mar 2081 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse | ||
| 3 sep 2081 Total Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse | ||
| 18 sep 2081 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Note: Click on the date link for details in Caen, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. | |
Next total solar eclipse visible in Caen