Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Akhmīm
In Akhmīm, Egypt, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is total: totality lasts 6 min 25 s, from 12:58:42 PM to 1:05:07 PM (Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3)). The partial phase begins at 11:37:14 AM and ends at 2:23:22 PM. At maximum the Sun stands 81° above the horizon in the S.
Contact times
| Event | Time (Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:37:14 AM | 69° |
| Totality begins | 12:58:42 PM | 81° |
| Maximum | 1:01:55 PM | 81° |
| Totality ends | 1:05:07 PM | 81° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 2:23:22 PM | 69° |
13 km north of the central line.
At maximum
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1:01:55 PM
Totality
Totality ends in 3 min 13 s
Sun 81° above the horizon, S
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 Akhmīm lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
- Sohag 5 km
- Al Minshāh 11 km
- Sāqultah 13 km
- Al Marāghah 21 km
- Juhaynah 28 km
- Jirja 29 km
- Ţahţā 33 km
- Dār as Salām 44 km
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Akhmīm?
Yes. In Akhmīm totality lasts 6 min 25 s, starting at 12:58:42 PM (Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3)).
What time is the eclipse in Akhmīm?
The eclipse begins at 11:37:14 AM, reaches its maximum at 1:01:55 PM and ends at 2:23:22 PM (Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3)).
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)