Total Solar Eclipse of March 20, 2034 — Interactive 3D Map
Totality Clock
08:36 UTC
March 20, 2034
Everything the map is showing you
Long totality over Chad
Central Africa gets the deepest land show. N'Djamena sits in the path for about 3 minutes 42 seconds of totality near the hottest part of the track — long enough for a full corona sequence under a high equatorial sun, and one of the longest city totalities of the early 2030s.
Up to 4m 09s near greatest eclipse
Greatest eclipse (10:17:25 UTC) falls near 16.1°N 22.2°E with about 4 minutes 9 seconds of totality and a path width of ~159 km — NASA magnitude 1.046. The umbra is a fast, dark ribbon racing from the Sahel toward the Middle East on equinox day.
A Red Sea and Arabian track
After Africa, the path crosses the Red Sea into Saudi Arabia. Yanbu sees about 2 minutes 23 seconds of totality — a rare coastal Arabian total where pilgrims, travelers, and local observers can watch day turn to night over the water before the shadow climbs into Iran and South Asia.
Saros 130 — and Abuja's near-miss
This eclipse belongs to Saros 130. Abuja reaches roughly 98.9% obscuration without totality — one of those cruel near-misses where the sky goes gunmetal and streetlights flicker, yet the corona never appears unless you drive into the path. For Nigeria it is almost; for Chad it is absolute.
More about this eclipse — timeline, safety & FAQ
On March 20, 2034 — the March equinox — the Moon's umbral shadow sweeps from West and Central Africa across the Red Sea and Arabia into Iran, Pakistan, India, and China — Saros 130, eclipse magnitude 1.046, with up to about 4 minutes 9 seconds of totality near greatest eclipse (10:17:25 UTC) around 16.1°N 22.2°E, where the path is roughly 159 km wide. N'Djamena sees about 3 minutes 42 seconds; Yanbu about 2 minutes 23 seconds; Abuja watches a heartbreaking ~98.9% near-miss. Every line on this map is real NASA geometry, and every time it gives you is computed from NASA's published eclipse elements for your exact spot.
The global timeline
These are the worldwide milestones in UTC — each happens at a different place along the path. Search your own location above for your exact local times.
- 07:22 UTC First partial eclipse begins
- 08:36 UTC Totality first touches Earth
- 10:17 UTC Greatest eclipse
- 11:58 UTC Totality leaves Earth
- 13:12 UTC Last partial eclipse ends
Looking at it safely
ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses are required for every partial phase. Only during totality — and only if you are inside the path — can you briefly look with the naked eye. Sunglasses are never enough.
Frequently asked questions
Where will the March 20, 2034 total solar eclipse be visible?
The path of totality crosses West and Central Africa (including Chad), Sudan, the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia, then Iran, Pakistan, northern India, and into China. A deep partial is visible across much of Africa, the Middle East, and South and East Asia.
How long does totality last in March 2034?
Up to about 4 minutes 9 seconds near greatest eclipse over Africa. On the path: N'Djamena ~3m 42s and Yanbu ~2m 23s. Duration shortens toward the Asian end of the track.
What time does the eclipse happen where I live?
It depends on your location — mid-morning to afternoon as the shadow moves from Africa into Asia on equinox day. Search your city or tap the map above for exact local start, maximum, and end times from NASA's eclipse elements.
Do I need eclipse glasses?
Yes for every partial phase. Only during full totality inside the path can you briefly look without protection. Always have ISO 12312-2 certified glasses ready before and after the diamond rings.
How accurate are the times on this map?
Contact times are computed from NASA GSFC Besselian elements (Fred Espenak) and are typically accurate to within a few seconds. Local terrain is not modeled.
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