Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Ash Shafā
In Ash Shafā, Saudi Arabia, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is total: totality lasts 4 min 59 s, from 1:25:34 PM to 1:30:33 PM (Arabian Standard Time (UTC+3)). The partial phase begins at 12:03:31 PM and ends at 2:45:51 PM. At maximum the Sun stands 75° above the horizon in the W.
Contact times
| Event | Time (Arabian Standard Time (UTC+3)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:03:31 PM | 84° |
| Totality begins | 1:25:34 PM | 75° |
| Maximum | 1:28:03 PM | 75° |
| Totality ends | 1:30:33 PM | 74° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 2:45:51 PM | 57° |
78 km north of the central line.
At maximum
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1:28:03 PM
Totality
Totality ends in 2 min 30 s
Sun 75° 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 Ash Shafā lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
- Ta'if 24 km
- Mecca 64 km
- Al Līth 103 km
- Jeddah 126 km
- Al Bahah 168 km
- Baljurashi 187 km
- Sabt Al Alaya 239 km
- Bariq 292 km
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Ash Shafā?
Yes. In Ash Shafā totality lasts 4 min 59 s, starting at 1:25:34 PM (Arabian Standard Time (UTC+3)).
What time is the eclipse in Ash Shafā?
The eclipse begins at 12:03:31 PM, reaches its maximum at 1:28:03 PM and ends at 2:45:51 PM (Arabian Standard 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)