Total Solar Eclipse · March 20T09:46:47Z, 2015

Total Solar Eclipse

On March 20, 2015, sweeps across FO, SJ — offering up to 2m 47s of totality.

Total
Eclipse Type
100%
Max Obscuration
2m 47s
Max Duration
2
Totality Countries
Where to watch

Visibility Map

The path of totality crosses FO, SJ. Over 148 countries see a partial eclipse. Click anywhere on the map to see how the eclipse appears from that location.

Path of Totality
Width~462 km
Max duration2m 47s
Speed~2,900 km/h
CountriesFO · SJ
Eclipse Details
Saros series120
Magnitude1.0445
Gamma0.9454
Greatest pt.64°N, -7°
Normal sky before eclipse
Sky during total solar eclipse
During eclipse
Normal sky
What you'll experience

Sky Simulation

Drag the slider to compare the sky before and during totality. At peak, stars appear at midday and the horizon glows in all directions.

≈ Dusk
Sky darkness
−4°C
Temp. drop
2,900 km/h
Moon speed
🌑 Simulated at totality peak
By location

Countries

Maximum obscuration by country. Select a supported country for city-level detail.

CountryTypeMax Obscuration
FOFOTOTAL
100.0%
SJSJTOTAL
100.0%
United KingdomGBPARTIAL
98.0%
IcelandISPARTIAL
97.4%
NorwayNOPARTIAL
96.5%
IrelandIEPARTIAL
95.6%
SwedenSEPARTIAL
94.2%
Isle of ManIMPARTIAL
93.3%
RussiaRUPARTIAL
91.5%
FinlandFIPARTIAL
90.6%
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