Annular solar eclipse of 21 May 2031
Kota Bharu
Annular. Annular eclipse at this point.
SkyScore 90 / 100
How good this point is for watching the event, calculated by Astrovents. It doesn't measure services or opinions.
Why this score? Calculated
In favour
- Totality and duration (weight 45%): Fase central de 188 s (aprox.).
- Altitude above the horizon (weight 15%): 34.9° en el momento clave.
No data (they neither add nor subtract; they lower confidence)
- Cloud cover (weight 30%): Sin climatología disponible para este punto.
- Local horizon (weight 10%): Horizonte local sin medir.
Confidence: 60% of the weights have data. Model astroscore-0.2. It's an Astrovents calculation: it doesn't include community ratings or sponsorship.
- Calculated duration
- ≈ 3 min 08 s
- Obscuration
- 90.7%
- Maximum altitude
- 34.9°
- Azimuth
- 290.4°
- Distance to the limit
- 28.3 km
Local times
- First contact: partial phase begins
- Second contact: central phase begins
- Maximum
- Third contact: central phase ends
- Fourth contact: partial phase ends
Duration calculated with a circular lunar limb: it may differ from official values by several seconds.
Calculated with astronomy-engine for these coordinates. Terrain and horizon obstacles are not taken into account. Town coordinates: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0).
Frequently asked questions
What time is the eclipse in Kota Bharu?
It starts at 15:03 GMT+8 and ends at 18:11 GMT+8, local time. The maximum is at 16:47 GMT+8.
Is it total in Kota Bharu?
No. From Kota Bharu it is partial, with 90.7% of the Sun covered at maximum. A partial eclipse doesn't darken the sky or reveal the corona. The path of totality is about 28 km away.
Which way should I look?
Towards the west, with the Sun about 35° above the horizon at maximum. Find a spot with a clear horizon in that direction.
Do I need glasses to watch it?
Yes. Wear ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses during all the partial phases; sunglasses are not enough. There is no totality from here: don't take them off at any point.