Eclipse time in Burlington17% covered

Total Solar Eclipse in Burlington, Vermont

August 12, 2026 reaches maximum over Burlington, Vermont at Aug 12, 1:47 PM EDT. The city sees a partial eclipse with the Sun 58° above the horizon.

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What Burlington sees

Maximum eclipse
Aug 12, 1:47 PM EDT — 17% of the Sun covered, magnitude 0.28.
Viewing geometry
The Sun is about 58° above the horizon at maximum. The city coordinate is roughly 3691 km from the computed centerline.
Totality
Burlington, Vermont is outside totality. Travel inside the path for the corona and full daylight darkness.

Safety & source notes

Local timing is useful for planning, but safe viewing rules still matter more than the clock.

  • Eye safetyUse certified eclipse glasses for every partial phase.
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  • NASASolar eclipse catalog and Besselian elements
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Path and city marker

The map shows Stella’s computed path plus the city coordinate used for the local timing above. Terrain, buildings, clouds, and your exact address can change the practical view.

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Dark-sky places near Burlington

  • 144 km (89 mi) · Dark-Sky ParkStellafane (Springfield, VT)
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  • 195 km (121 mi) · Dark-Sky ParkMont-Megantic Dark Sky Reserve
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  • 242 km (150 mi) · Dark-Sky ParkParc national du Mont-Tremblant
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Dark-sky stays near Burlington

  • ~1 hr 24 min drive · Bortle 3Au Diable Vert
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  • ~2 hr 29 min drive · Bortle 3Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa - Mountains of Stars
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  • ~3 hr 23 min drive · Bortle 2Mont-Megantic Dark-Sky Lodges
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Next steps

Keep planning the eclipse from Burlington.

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Nearby eclipse city times

Local circumstances change fast near the path. Compare nearby city coordinates.

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Eclipse time in Burlington: FAQ

When is maximum?
Aug 12, 1:47 PM EDT
How much of the Sun is covered?
17% at maximum.
Is this safe to watch without glasses?
No. Use certified solar protection except during totality, and only if you are inside the total path.