Eclipse Timer vs Next Eclipse

Eclipse Timer computes precise contact times for solar eclipses at any location you choose — down to the second. Pick an eclipse from a catalog spanning 1900 to 2100, drop a pin on the map or use your GPS, and instantly see when each phase of the eclipse begins and ends at your exact location. FEATURES • Browse 200+ solar eclipses from 1900 to 2100 — total, annular, partial, and hybrid — with search and filtering by year, date, type, or catalog ID. • Tap the map, drag a pin, or use GPS to set your observer location. The engine computes results for your precise coordinates. • View all five contact times (C1, C2, Greatest Eclipse, C3, C4) in both UTC and your local time zone. See eclipse type, magnitude, and duration of totality or annularity at your chosen spot. • Live countdown timer shows days, hours, minutes, and seconds until the next eclipse event for the selected eclipse. • Set notification reminders for eclipse contacts — one hour before, ten minutes before, or at the moment of each event. Choose between system sounds, vibration, or spoken voice (TTS) alerts. • Interactive map overlays show the eclipse's visible path and central line so you can see where totality or annularity occurs. • NASA preview animations let you visualize each eclipse before it happens. • Save favorite locations for quick access across different eclipses. HOW IT WORKS Eclipse Timer uses the classical Besselian elements method — the same mathematical framework used by professional astronomers — to compute local eclipse circumstances. The engine evaluates polynomial shadow geometry at your observer coordinates to determine exactly when the moon's penumbral and umbral shadows reach your location. All computation happens on your device. Your location is never sent to any server. PRIVACY Eclipse Timer requests location access only when you choose to use GPS. Your coordinates stay on your device and are used solely to compute eclipse times. The app contains no ads, no analytics, no tracking, and no user accounts. See our full privacy policy for details. Whether you're planning a trip to see totality, checking if a partial eclipse will be visible from your backyard, or exploring historical eclipses — Eclipse Timer gives you the precise timing data you need.

The next eclipse starts here. ≋≋ A 2026 Top 100 Weather App≋≋ Charted in 36 countries • Reached #3 in France Next Eclipse turns every upcoming solar eclipse into an event you can actually plan for. See exactly what will happen from your location, follow a live countdown, check how much of the Sun will be covered and discover the local time of maximum eclipse. Want a better place to watch? Explore locations on the map, save possible viewing spots and compare them to find the location that gives you the experience you are looking for. As eclipse day gets closer, Next Eclipse can also help answer the question that matters most: Will I actually be able to see it? Premium weather features use current forecast data to estimate viewing conditions, including cloud cover, rain, visibility and other factors that may affect your view. And when one eclipse ends, Next Eclipse gets ready for the next one. ≋≋ FREE ≋≋ Everything you need to follow the next eclipse: • Live countdown to the next solar eclipse • Local eclipse visibility • Eclipse type for your location • Estimated solar obscuration • Local time of maximum eclipse • Automatic use of your current location • Essential solar viewing safety guidance • Basic eclipse reminder ≋≋ ECLIPSE PASS ≋≋ Planning to watch the eclipse properly? Unlock an Eclipse Pass for a specific event and get the complete planning experience: • Choose any viewing location on the map • Save multiple locations • Compare viewing locations • Detailed local eclipse timings • Eclipse start, maximum and end times • Sun altitude at your location • Viewing direction • Weather outlook before eclipse day • Viewing Chance estimate • Cloud cover and rain information • Visibility conditions • Full reminder options • Home Screen widgets • Local visibility widget • Unlimited planning for the unlocked eclipse Each Eclipse Pass is a one time purchase for the selected eclipse event. No subscription is required. ≋≋ WEATHER WATCH ≋≋ Weather becomes increasingly important as the eclipse approaches. For unlocked events, weather features become available as eclipse day gets closer, helping you monitor changing conditions and decide whether your selected location is still a good place to watch. Forecast confidence improves closer to the event. ≋≋ MADE FOR THE MOMENT ≋≋ Next Eclipse is designed to make complex eclipse information quick to understand. No astronomy knowledge is required. Open the app and immediately see: • how long is left • whether the eclipse is visible from where you are • how much of the Sun will be covered • when maximum eclipse occurs • where to look • whether the weather is likely to cooperate ≋≋ YOUR ECLIPSE PLANNER ≋≋ Planning a trip? Drop a location on the map and instantly check the eclipse from there. Save your hotel, home, viewpoint or travel destination and compare locations before deciding where to watch. A location with more obscuration is not always the best viewing spot. Weather, Sun altitude and local viewing conditions can matter too. Next Eclipse brings those details together in one place. ≋≋ BUILT FOR FUTURE ECLIPSES ≋≋ Next Eclipse does not end when the countdown reaches zero. After an eclipse has passed, the app prepares for the next solar eclipse, giving you a single place to follow upcoming events instead of installing another countdown app every year. ≋≋ IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ≋≋ Never look directly at the Sun without appropriate solar viewing protection. Always use certified eclipse glasses or suitable solar viewing equipment. Regular sunglasses are not safe for direct solar viewing. Children should be supervised during solar observation. Eclipse circumstances, visibility calculations and weather information are provided for planning purposes. Conditions can change and should always be checked again closer to the event