Example: Eclipse is
reading 2:53 pm

Sunspotter example for eclipse sundial
2:21 pm EDT 3:11 pm 3:21 pm 3:31 pm 4:21 pm
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(This edge faces Sunspotter Lens)

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Eclipse Sundial April 8, 2024

38.895° N, 77.037° W

Max. coverage: 88%   Time of max. coverage: 3:21 pm EDT

schematic of sunspotter with eclipse sundial

Place Eclipse Sundial on Sunspotter viewing screen with the proper edge facing the lens. The center of sun's crescent will align with the time markings as the eclipse progresses. The sun must be positioned to the center of the circle to read correctly.

Designed by Bill Gottesman, member of the North American Sundial Society. This dial may be freely reproduced and distributed.   www.EclipseSundial.com