Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Al Khums
In Al Khums, Libya, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is total: totality lasts 1 min 18 s, from 11:18:15 AM to 11:19:33 AM (Eastern European Standard Time (UTC+2)). The partial phase begins at 10:01:12 AM and ends at 12:40:44 PM. At maximum the Sun stands 61° above the horizon in the ESE.
Contact times
| Event | Time (Eastern European Standard Time (UTC+2)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 10:01:12 AM | 45° |
| Totality begins | 11:18:15 AM | 61° |
| Maximum | 11:18:54 AM | 61° |
| Totality ends | 11:19:33 AM | 61° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:40:44 PM | 74° |
124 km south of the central line.
At maximum
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11:18:54 AM
Totality
Totality ends in 39 s
Sun 61° above the horizon, ESE
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 Al Khums lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
- Tājūrā’ 89 km
- Tripoli 104 km
- Zarzis 308 km
- Midoun 330 km
- El Mgarsa 331 km
- Houmt Souk 345 km
- Sfax 399 km
- Sakiet ed Daier 399 km
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Al Khums?
Yes. In Al Khums totality lasts 1 min 18 s, starting at 11:18:15 AM (Eastern European Standard Time (UTC+2)).
What time is the eclipse in Al Khums?
The eclipse begins at 10:01:12 AM, reaches its maximum at 11:18:54 AM and ends at 12:40:44 PM (Eastern European Standard Time (UTC+2)).
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)