Eclipse time in Syracuse11% covered

Total Solar Eclipse in Syracuse, New York

August 12, 2026 reaches maximum over Syracuse, New York at Aug 12, 1:46 PM EDT. The city sees a partial eclipse with the Sun 61° above the horizon.

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What Syracuse sees

Maximum eclipse
Aug 12, 1:46 PM EDT — 11% of the Sun covered, magnitude 0.20.
Viewing geometry
The Sun is about 61° above the horizon at maximum. The city coordinate is roughly 3959 km from the computed centerline.
Totality
Syracuse, New York 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 Syracuse

  • 205 km (127 mi) · Dark-Sky ParkLennox & Addington Dark Sky Viewing Area
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  • 207 km (128 mi) · Dark-Sky ParkCherry Springs State Park
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  • 298 km (185 mi) · Dark-Sky ParkStellafane (Springfield, VT)
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Dark-sky stays near Syracuse

  • ~58 min drive · Bortle 4Inns of Aurora
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  • ~3 hr 34 min drive · Bortle 2Cherry Springs Lykens Valley Cabins
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  • ~5 hr 22 min drive · Bortle 3Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve
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Next steps

Keep planning the eclipse from Syracuse.

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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 Syracuse: FAQ

When is maximum?
Aug 12, 1:46 PM EDT
How much of the Sun is covered?
11% 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.