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A long light transition on a tight budget

La Crosse L’Eclipse 617-1412 review

An eclipse-style clock with a 5–120-minute LightAssist alarm and a removable moon overlay.

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By Wake Up Light Reviews · Updated October 24, 2026

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Our verdict

L’Eclipse is worth comparing when a long adjustable light transition matters on a tight budget. Its eclipse styling and beep alarm are a more focused purchase than a full bedside sound system.

Best for

An inexpensive light-and-beep alarm with a long adjustable transition.

Consider another if

You want nature sounds, app scheduling or a confirmed fading sunset.

The details at a glance

Sunrise timing
5–120 minutes
App
No app availableSet the alarm and light directly on the device.
Membership
None
Audio
Beep alarm
Scheduling
Daily alarm
Controls
On-device buttons

Who should buy it?

Reasons to consider it

  • Long adjustable LightAssist window
  • Removable moon overlay
  • Display brightness includes off

Reasons to pause

  • Beep rather than nature sounds
  • No app-managed weekly routines
  • Glow timer is a shutoff function

Two hours of light timing is a specific feature

LightAssist can be set from five to one hundred and twenty minutes. That gives L’Eclipse an unusually long light-transition option in an inexpensive bracket, but it does not make a claim about how bright the room will feel at your pillow.

The eclipse design is more than a finish option

A removable moon overlay changes the appearance of the circular glow. Compare it with a broad globe or fabric dome if you want a particular bedside look, while keeping the alarm controls and display readability in mind.

A simple audible alarm

The sound is a beep, with a fifteen-minute snooze. It suits someone who wants light plus an ordinary audible reminder rather than a collection of sleep recordings or music playback.

Know what the glow timer does

The glowlight has a five-to-one-hundred-and-twenty-minute shutoff timer. Do not choose it solely for a gradual sunset: timed shutoff and fading light are different bedtime functions.

Living with La Crosse L’Eclipse 617-1412

Choose it for a feature, not just a low price

The most concrete reason to consider L’Eclipse is the adjustable light window. If you will use only a brief dawn, compare Nikko’s smaller footprint or a clock with the audio functions you want.

A manageable dark-room display

The time display has several brightness levels and an off option. Adjust that separately from the decorative glow so the clock behaves the way you want after lights out.

Which alternative makes more sense?

Price range and buying options

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Questions before you buy

How long can the light transition be?

The listed LightAssist range is five to one hundred and twenty minutes.

Does it play birds or waves?

Its audible alarm is a beep rather than a nature-sound library.

Is the moon overlay permanent?

The moon overlay is removable, so you can choose the preferred appearance.

Specifications, manuals & further reading

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