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Partial Solar Eclipse in Mthatha

17 February 2026 • Max Obscuration: 15.3%

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Eclipse Coverage

Coverage zones
Visual Simulation
Magnitude: 0.262
15.3% Coverage
Duration
1h 48m
Max Altitude
48.0°
Direction
289°
Sun Position & Timing

Event Timeline (Africa/Johannesburg)

Phase Time Event Direction Altitude
Eclipse
14:03:59
17 February 2026
Eclipse Begins
First contact
303°
58.8°
Maximum
14:59:59
17 February 2026
Maximum Eclipse
Deepest point
289°
48.0°
Eclipse
15:52:59
17 February 2026
Eclipse Ends
Last contact
279°
37.1°

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* Timings for the beginning & end of partial eclipse and maximum eclipse are accurate to within a few seconds.