Partial solar eclipse North American partial
Partial Solar Eclipse of 14 January 2029
A partial eclipse only. The deepest coverage is over Canada and the northern United States.
- Greatest eclipse
- 17:12:34 UT
- Magnitude
- 0.8714
- Saros series
- 151
- Seen from
- N. America, C. America
There is no central path: the axis of the Moon’s shadow passes beside Earth, so every observer sees a partial eclipse. It is visible from N. America, C. America.
What will I see from my location?
Computed in your browser from NASA’s Besselian elements for the 14 January 2029 eclipse. Times include the date and are shown in your device’s time zone.
Local times in 7 cities
Contact times in each city’s local time, sorted by duration of the eclipse and then by coverage. Sun altitude at maximum in brackets. Only cities where the eclipse is above the horizon are listed.
| City | What you see | Coverage | Begins | Maximum | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago USA | partial | 58% | 09:55 GMT-6 | 11:25 GMT-6 (26°) | 12:56 GMT-6 |
| Los Angeles USA | partial | 52% | 07:07 GMT-8 | 08:21 GMT-8 (14°) | 09:45 GMT-8 |
| Toronto Canada | partial | 52% | 11:14 GMT-5 | 12:42 GMT-5 (25°) | 14:07 GMT-5 |
| Nuuk Greenland | partial | 51% | 14:58 GMT-2 | 16:09 GMT-2 (0°) | 17:17 GMT-2 |
| New York USA | partial | 41% | 11:25 GMT-5 | 12:50 GMT-5 (27°) | 14:11 GMT-5 |
| Mexico City Mexico | partial | 26% | 09:18 GMT-6 | 10:33 GMT-6 (38°) | 11:57 GMT-6 |
| Miami USA | partial | 24% | 11:04 GMT-5 | 12:24 GMT-5 (43°) | 13:43 GMT-5 |
“—” means the contact happens before sunrise or after sunset, or the city is outside the path. Computed from NASA/GSFC Besselian elements; expect agreement with NASA tables to within a few seconds.
Planning a trip for 14 January 2029
- A partial eclipse is a local event, not a trip. Watch from home with eclipse glasses or a pinhole projector if you are in the visibility zone.
- Coverage matters: below about 50% most people won’t notice any dimming without a filter.
Full destination ideas, weather notes and a trip-planning assistant are on the eclipse travel planner.
Questions
What time is the 14 January 2029 solar eclipse?
Greatest eclipse is at 17:12 UT (Universal Time). Local times differ by place: use the calculator on this page for your location.
Is the 14 January 2029 eclipse total?
No. It is a partial eclipse everywhere: the Moon’s central shadow misses Earth, so the Sun is at most 87% covered by diameter (magnitude 0.8714) for observers in the best-placed region.
How long does it last?
At a single place the partial phases last roughly one to two hours, depending on how central the eclipse is for you.
Do I need eclipse glasses?
Yes, the whole time. Even at maximum part of the Sun’s surface stays uncovered, which is enough to damage your eyes. Use ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses or a pinhole projector.
Sources: NASA/GSFC Solar Eclipses 2021–2030; Besselian elements. Predictions by Fred Espenak, NASA’s GSFC.