Where the Shadow Fell maps solar eclipses from 2000 BCE to 3000 CE. Filter by eclipse type and period, inspect events around the globe, or switch to a grid that shows how eclipse families repeat over time.
Start with the globe
Drag to rotate, zoom in and inspect a point. Total, annular, hybrid and partial eclipses have separate controls, with illustrated explanations for each type.
Narrow the collection
Use the time range, city search or preset views to make the catalogue manageable. A point marks where an eclipse peaked; that is not the same thing as visibility from every nearby location.
Look for repeating families
The saros–inex view arranges eclipses by two recurrence cycles. It is a useful companion to the globe when you want to understand why similar eclipses return in different places.
Things to know
- Dense views take time to learn.
- Confirm local circumstances separately before planning observation.
- The animated introduction can be skipped; music is optional.