(This is an archived page about the annular solar eclipse that occurred on October 14, 2023. For information on future eclipses, please see our Upcoming Eclipse Maps page.)
On October 14, 2023, an annular, or "ring of fire," solar eclipse will occur in Corpus Christi, Texas. Before reaching Corpus Christi, the last major port of call for the eclipse in the U.S., the eclipse's duration of annularity—or how long the Sun will appear as a perfect "ring of fire" in the sky—will have been steadily increasing, with the shortest durations on the Oregon coast and the longest durations here on the Gulf coast. What's more, the centerline of the eclipse—where durations last the longest in any one area—slices directly through the center of Corpus Christi. The result is a duration of annularity for this Gulf Coast city that cracks the 5-minute mark in some parts of town, including about 5 minutes and 2 seconds in the downtown area. These long durations make Corpus Christi a great eclipse-watching destination for eclipse chasers seeking the longest experience possible in the U.S. The only risk here is the possibility of cloudiness along the shore during the late-morning hours. Be sure to check short-term weather forecasts for the area in the days leading up to the eclipse. Below, we've provided key details about the eclipse in Corpus Christi for locals and visitors planning on viewing the eclipse from that city.
| Start of Partial Eclipse | 10:26:29 AM CDT |
| Start of Annular Eclipse | 11:55:48 AM CDT |
| Maximum Eclipse | 11:58:19 AM CDT |
| End of Annular Eclipse | 12:00:50 PM CDT |
| End of Partial Eclipse | 1:38:14 PM CDT |
| Duration of Annularity | 5 min, 2 sec |
| Obscuration at Maximum | 90.1% |
| Alt / Azi at Maximum | +49.4° / 149.8° |
Eclipse data courtesy of Fred Espenak, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, from eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov. Note that this data is approximate and doesn't take into account variations in lunar limb geography.
TOP| Year | Low | High | Sky* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 75° F | 90° F | Sun & Clouds |
| 2021 | 73° F | 82° F | Storms |
| 2020 | 66° F | 90° F | Sun & Clouds |
| 2019 | 70° F | 95° F | Sun & Clouds |
| 2018 | 79° F | 88° F | Sun & Clouds |
* "Sky" refers to the general sky conditions that were observed for the indicated year at or near the time of day that annularity will occur locally during the 2023 eclipse. It's recommended that eclipse chasers plan to stay mobile in the event that poor weather threatens visibility on October 14, 2023.
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CURRENT WEATHER IN CORPUS CHRISTI
For an interactive map of the path of annularity in Corpus Christi, use the interactive Google eclipse maps developed by Xavier Jubier.
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| Location | Annularity Start | Duration* |
|---|---|---|
| Selena Museum | 11:55:42 AM CDT | 5:02 |
| American Bank Center | 11:55:47 AM CDT | 5:02 |
| Art Museum of South Texas | 11:55:47 AM CDT | 5:02 |
| Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History | 11:55:47 AM CDT | 5:02 |
| Harbor Playhouse | 11:55:47 AM CDT | 5:02 |
| Texas State Aquarium | 11:55:47 AM CDT | 5:02 |
| USS Lexington Museum on the Bay | 11:55:47 AM CDT | 5:02 |
| Whataburger Field | 11:55:47 AM CDT | 5:02 |
| The Art Center of Corpus Christi | 11:55:49 AM CDT | 5:02 |
| Mirador de la Flor | 11:55:49 AM CDT | 5:02 |
| Cole Park | 11:55:51 AM CDT | 5:02 |
| Seaside Memorial Park | 11:55:57 AM CDT | 5:02 |
| South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center | 11:56:01 AM CDT | 5:00 |
| Texas A&M University—Corpus Christi | 11:56:02 AM CDT | 5:02 |
| Texas Sealife Center | 11:56:20 AM CDT | 5:02 |
| Whitecap Beach | 11:56:23 AM CDT | 5:02 |
| Bob Hall Pier | 11:56:24 AM CDT | 5:02 |
| Padre Balli Park | 11:56:24 AM CDT | 5:02 |
| Malaquite Beach (Visitor Center) | 11:56:34 AM CDT | 4:55 |
* "Duration" refers to the duration of annularity and is expressed in minutes and seconds
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