Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Abu Dhabi
In Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is partial: the Moon covers 57.2% of the Sun at 14:43:54 (Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4)). The eclipse begins at 13:32:10 and ends at 15:49:21. The nearest place with totality is Najran, 1,316 km away.
See the total eclipse in Najran
Contact times
| Event | Time (Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 13:32:10 | 74° |
| Maximum | 14:43:54 | 58° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 15:49:21 | 43° |
57.2% of the Sun’s disc covered at maximum.
At maximum
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14:43:54
57.3% of the Sun covered
Eclipse ends in 1 h 5 min 27 s
Sun 58° above the horizon, W
Simulation from the computed positions of the Sun and the Moon for this place. The brightness of the sky is illustrative. Corona photo: NASA/Aubrey Gemignani, eclipse of 21 August 2017. The real corona of 2027 will look different.
Where Abu Dhabi lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
- Najran 1,316 km
- Ataq 1,357 km
- Sa'dah 1,385 km
- Khamis Mushait 1,387 km
- Sabt Al Alaya 1,391 km
- Abhā 1,412 km
- Baljurashi 1,417 km
- Al Bahah 1,419 km
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Abu Dhabi?
No. In Abu Dhabi the eclipse is partial, with 57.2% of the Sun covered at maximum. The nearest place with totality is Najran, 1,316 km away.
What time is the eclipse in Abu Dhabi?
The eclipse begins at 13:32:10, reaches its maximum at 14:43:54 and ends at 15:49:21 (Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4)).
Times calculated with Astronomy Engine for sea level and checked against NASA and the US Naval Observatory. More on the hub page: Total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 · Methodology · NASA path table (Fred Espenak)