Partial Solar Eclipse in Cape Town
17 February 2026 • Max Obscuration: 5.2%
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Visual Simulation
Magnitude: 0.126
5.2% Coverage
5.2% Coverage
Duration
1h 23m
Max Altitude
57.5°
Direction
306°
Sun Position & Timing
Event Timeline (Africa/Johannesburg)
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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| Eclipse |
14:00:59
17 February 2026
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Eclipse Begins
First contact
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| Maximum |
14:44:59
17 February 2026
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Maximum Eclipse
Deepest point
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| Eclipse |
15:24:59
17 February 2026
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Eclipse Ends
Last contact
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* Timings for the beginning & end of partial eclipse and maximum eclipse are accurate to within a few seconds.
