(This is an archived page about the annular solar eclipse that occurred on October 14, 2023.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 Eugene, Oregon. Eugene is located almost halfway between the centerline and the eastern limit of the eclipse path. In the downtown Eugene area, annularity will last for about 3 minutes and 55 seconds. Interstate 5 runs directly through the city of Eugene, providing an easy driving route south for eclipse chasers looking for even longer durations near the eclipse centerline. Since I-5 arrives in Eugene from the north, residents should be ready for a possible influx of eclipse tourists from Portland and Salem on October 14. Below, we've provided key details about the eclipse in Eugene for locals and visitors planning on viewing the eclipse from that city.
| Start of Partial Eclipse | 8:05:28 AM PDT |
| Start of Annular Eclipse | 9:16:57 AM PDT |
| Maximum Eclipse | 9:18:55 AM PDT |
| End of Annular Eclipse | 9:20:52 AM PDT |
| End of Partial Eclipse | 10:39:48 AM PDT |
| Duration of Annularity | 3 min, 55 sec |
| Obscuration at Maximum | 88.8% |
| Alt / Azi at Maximum | +18.1° / 121.6° |
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 | 41° F | 82° F | Sun & Clouds |
| 2021 | 46° F | 63° F | Overcast |
| 2020 | 45° F | 64° F | Fog |
| 2019 | 37° F | 63° F | Fog |
| 2018 | 34° F | 75° F | Sun |
* "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 EUGENE
For an interactive map of the path of annularity in Eugene, use the interactive Google eclipse maps developed by Xavier Jubier.
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| Location | Annularity Start | Duration* |
|---|---|---|
| Cascades Raptor Center | 9:16:53 AM PDT | 4:03 |
| 5th Street Public Market | 9:16:57 AM PDT | 3:54 |
| Eugene Saturday Market | 9:16:57 AM PDT | 3:55 |
| Hult Center for the Performing Arts | 9:16:57 AM PDT | 3:55 |
| Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art | 9:16:57 AM PDT | 3:55 |
| Owen Rose Garden | 9:16:57 AM PDT | 3:54 |
| Skinner Butte Park | 9:16:57 AM PDT | 3:54 |
| Hayward Field | 9:16:58 AM PDT | 3:55 |
| Hendricks Park | 9:16:58 AM PDT | 3:56 |
| Museum of Natural and Cultural History | 9:16:58 AM PDT | 3:55 |
| University of Oregon | 9:16:58 AM PDT | 3:55 |
| Alton Baker Park | 9:16:59 AM PDT | 3:53 |
| Autzen Stadium | 9:16:59 AM PDT | 3:53 |
| PK Park | 9:16:59 AM PDT | 3:52 |
| Mount Pisgah Arboretum | 9:17:01 AM PDT | 3:56 |
* "Duration" refers to the duration of annularity and is expressed in minutes and seconds
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