2010 Chile Total Solar Eclipse

On July 11, 2010 the path of totality of a total solar eclipse will pass over Easter Island – the only landfall made during mid-eclipse for this event. On that date Sirius Travel Inc. will lead 18 travelers to the island. Located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, Easter Island is a remote and beautiful island famous for huge structures called Moai, giant carved rock faces dotting the coastline. It is a special territory of Chile and is located approximately 2000 miles west of the mainland.

The eclipse on July 11, 2010 on Easter Island will enter totality at approximately 20:11 UT, 14:11 local time, with a duration of roughly 4 minutes. The astronomers and climatologists of Sirius Travel are always committed to selecting an observation site that will optimize our tour’s chances of a successful eclipse viewing experience. For this event, we have arranged to view the eclipse from the rim of Rano Kau, an extinct volcano and the site of the ancient Birdman competition.