Partial solar eclipse April 2022: when is it and from where can be seen?
The first of two partial solar eclipses during 2022 takes place at the end of this month and will be visible in several parts of the world.
The first of two partial eclipses of the sun during 2022 will take place at the end of this month, coinciding with the second new moon of April - the first black moon since August 2019. On this occasion, very few parts of the world will be able to see it.
The partial solar eclipse will begin in the far southeastern Pacific near the coast of Antarctica at 12:45 pm EDT / 9:45 am PDT on Saturday 30 April 2022. The deepest part of the eclipse will occur off the southern tip of South America at 16:40 pm EDT / 1:40 pm PDT.
Find out what time will the April partial solar eclipse will occur wherever you are in the world
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Where in the world can the April partial solar eclipse be seen?
It will be visible from a narrow and sparsely-populated belt spanning the southeastern Pacific Ocean, the Antarctic and some South America countries such as Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Bolivia and Peru . Unfortunately, this partial solar eclipse will not be visible in North America or Europe. The duration of the eclipse will be just under four hours.
What is a partial solar eclipse?
A partial solar eclipse occurs when a section of the sun is blocked from view by the new Moon as it passes in front of it, covering around 65% of the sun’s disc. Visually, the sun appears as a yellow or orange crescent shape - although you should never look directly into the sun, even during an eclipse, as it can cause permanent damage to the eyes and even cause blindness. Commercial solar eclipse glasses or welder’s glass can be used to view the sun safely.
When is the second partial solar eclipse in 2022?
A second partial solar eclipse will take place on Tuesday 25 October and this time, it will be visible over Europe, western Asia and northeast Africa.