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Astronomy
Solar Eclipse Duration Calculator
Estimate how long totality or partial coverage will last at your location during a solar eclipse. Enter the eclipse path width, Moon shadow speed, and your latitude to get duration in seconds.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
Astronomy
Meteor Shower Activity Calculator
Estimate how many meteors per hour you will actually see during a meteor shower, accounting for radiant altitude, sky darkness, and moonlight. Use it on the night of a shower to set realistic expectations.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
Key differences
| Solar Eclipse Duration Calculator | Meteor Shower Activity Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Astronomy | Astronomy |
| Inputs required | 4 | 4 |
| Result | Eclipse Duration (seconds) | Expected Hourly Rate (meteors/hour) |
| What it does | Estimate how long totality or partial coverage will last at your location during a solar eclipse. Enter the eclipse path width, Moon shadow speed, and your latitude to get duration in seconds. | Estimate how many meteors per hour you will actually see during a meteor shower, accounting for radiant altitude, sky darkness, and moonlight. Use it on the night of a shower to set realistic expectations. |