Partial Solar Eclipse in Soweto
17 February 2026 • Max Obscuration: 7.8%
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Visual Simulation
Magnitude: 0.165
7.8% Coverage
7.8% Coverage
Duration
1h 28m
Max Altitude
48.1°
Direction
282°
Sun Position & Timing
Event Timeline (Africa/Johannesburg)
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| Eclipse |
14:25:59
17 February 2026
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Eclipse Begins
First contact
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| Maximum |
15:09:59
17 February 2026
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Maximum Eclipse
Deepest point
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| Eclipse |
15:54:59
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.
