PARTIAL SOLAR ECLIPSENiamey, NigerFriday 2 July 2038 · times in UTC+1

02 · TIMING

When does it happen?

The whole eclipse runs 3h 06m. All times are local, in UTC+1.

03 · DIRECTION

Where do I look?

At maximum the Sun stands 48° above the horizon to the west — high enough to clear most buildings and trees.

The Sun's height and bearing at maximum, from Niamey. The horizon is at 0°.

THE EXPERIENCE

What it will actually be like

A distinct bite is taken out of the Sun, reaching 72.4% at maximum. Daylight barely changes — the eye adapts far too well for that — so this is an eclipse you have to know about to notice. Use a filter; the remaining Sun is as dangerous as an uneclipsed one.

SAFETY

Looking at it without hurting yourself

A certified solar filter stays on for the whole eclipse. The Sun is never completely covered here, and what remains is as dangerous to look at as an uneclipsed Sun. Sunglasses are not a filter.

Sunglasses, smoked glass, exposed film and phone screens are not filters. If you can see anything else through it, it is not dark enough.

How to watch safely, in full

NEXT FROM NIAMEY

What else is coming here?

The rest of what the sky over Niamey has coming, soonest first.

• 30 April 2041 Tuesday afternoon · Partial 15.2%
• 2 August 2046 Thursday morning · Partial 33.1%
• 31 May 2049 Monday afternoon · Partial 75.6%
• 30 April 2060 Friday morning · Partial 97.1%
• 24 October 2060 Sunday morning · Partial 55.1%

Every eclipse visible from Niamey