Solar Eclipse Duration Calculator vs Sun Angle Calculator
Two calculators for the same neighbourhood of questions. Here is what each measures, what you feed in, and where you'd reach for one over the other.
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.
- Answers
- Eclipse Duration (seconds)
- Inputs
- Observer Latitude, Eclipse Type, Eclipse Path Width, Moon Shadow Speed
Sun Angle Calculator
Estimate the sun's maximum elevation angle above the horizon for a given latitude and day of year. Useful for solar panel placement, shading analysis, and understanding seasonal daylight variation.
- Answers
- Sun Elevation Angle (°)
- Inputs
- Latitude, Day of Year
At a glance
| Solar Eclipse Duration Calculator | Sun Angle Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Astronomy | Geography |
| Answers | Eclipse Duration | Sun Elevation Angle |
| Inputs | 4 | 2 |
| Result unit | seconds | ° |
When to use each
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 the sun's maximum elevation angle above the horizon for a given latitude and day of year. Useful for solar panel placement, shading analysis, and understanding seasonal daylight variation.