PARTIAL SOLAR ECLIPSESeattle, United StatesSaturday 12 August 2045 · times in UTC-7

02 · TIMING

When does it happen?

The whole eclipse runs 2h 07m. All times are local, in UTC-7.

03 · DIRECTION

Where do I look?

At maximum the Sun is only 32° above the horizon to the east, so you will want an open view in that direction.

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

THE EXPERIENCE

What it will actually be like

A distinct bite is taken out of the Sun, reaching 76% 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 SEATTLE

What else is coming here?

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

• 5 February 2046 Monday afternoon · Partial 72.1%
• 1 September 2054 Tuesday evening · Partial 71.2%
• 27 January 2055 Wednesday morning · Partial 43.2%
• 1 July 2057 Sunday afternoon · Partial 59%
• 24 November 2068 Saturday afternoon · Partial 70.8%

Every eclipse visible from Seattle