Annular Solar Eclipse 10/14/2042

On October 14, 2042, an annular, or "ring of fire," solar eclipse will occur in Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. In Asia, the path of annularity will cross over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (India), Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Timor-Leste. The maximum duration of annularity for this eclipse will be 7 minutes and 44 seconds. The maps below show the path of annularity over Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. To experience the annular, or "ring of fire," phase of the eclipse, you must be located within the path of annularity represented on the maps below. Areas outside the path of annularity will get a partial solar eclipse only.

MAP 1 — ASIA

MAP 2 — AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND