Total Solar Eclipse · May 11T17:56:55Z, 2078

Total Solar Eclipse

On May 11, 2078, sweeps across Mexico, United States — offering up to 5m 40s of totality.

Total
Eclipse Type
100%
Max Obscuration
5m 40s
Max Duration
2
Totality Countries
Where to watch

Visibility Map

The path of totality crosses Mexico, United States. Over 41 countries see a partial eclipse. Click anywhere on the map to see how the eclipse appears from that location.

Path of Totality
Width~232 km
Max duration5m 40s
Speed~2,900 km/h
CountriesMX · US
Eclipse Details
Saros series139
Magnitude1.0701
Gamma0.1838
Greatest pt.28°N, -94°
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
MexicoMXTOTAL
100.0%
United StatesUSTOTAL
100.0%
PortugalPTPARTIAL
88.3%
SpainESPARTIAL
84.0%
CanadaCAPARTIAL
75.2%
BahamasBSPARTIAL
71.4%
CubaCUPARTIAL
65.7%
BelizeBZPARTIAL
59.8%
GuatemalaGTPARTIAL
59.2%
Western SaharaEHPARTIAL
56.6%
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