Atlas of Solar Eclipses in North America

Fred Espenak

The following maps show the path of every total or annular solar eclipse visible from North America during the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. The maps are broken down into 50 year periods and are organized by eclipse type (total or annular). Each map is stored as a gif of 82 to 86 kilobytes.

These maps can be printed on standard size (8.5" x 11") paper. First change your printer for "landscape" mode and set the scale to 50% reproduction. If some clipping occurs, try a smaller scale setting (e.g. - 45% or 40%). The maps are broken down into 20 year periods and are organized by eclipse type (total or annular). Each map is stored as a GIF of about 180 kilobytes.

Links to Solar Eclipse Predictions

Eclipse Predictions

Predictions for the solar eclipse paths were generated using the VSOP87/ELP2000-82 solar and lunar ephemerides. The lunar coordinates have been calculated with respect to the Moon's Center of Mass. They DO NOT include a correction to the Center of Figure, or the effects of mountains and valleys along the edge of the Moon.

Acknowledgments

All eclipse calculations are by Fred Espenak, and he assumes full responsibility for their accuracy. Permission is granted to reproduce eclipse data when accompanied by a link to this page and an acknowledgment:

"Eclipse Predictions by Fred Espenak, EclipseWise.com"

The use of diagrams and maps is permitted provided that they are NOT altered (except for re-sizing) and the embedded credit line is NOT removed or covered.