Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Asmara
In Asmara, Eritrea, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is partial: the Moon covers 87.5% of the Sun at 1:36:01 PM (East Africa Time (UTC+3)). The eclipse begins at 12:10:46 PM and ends at 2:53:44 PM. The nearest place with totality is Jizan, 423 km away.
See the total eclipse in Jizan
Contact times
| Event | Time (East Africa Time (UTC+3)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:10:46 PM | 85° |
| Maximum | 1:36:01 PM | 74° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 2:53:44 PM | 56° |
87.5% of the Sun’s disc covered at maximum.
At maximum
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1:36:01 PM
87.5% of the Sun covered
Eclipse ends in 1 h 17 min 43 s
Sun 74° 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 Asmara lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
- Jizan 423 km
- Şabyā 443 km
- Abū ‘Arīsh 454 km
- Abhā 497 km
- Bariq 511 km
- Khamis Mushait 522 km
- 'Amran 538 km
- Sa'dah 546 km
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Asmara?
No. In Asmara the eclipse is partial, with 87.5% of the Sun covered at maximum. The nearest place with totality is Jizan, 423 km away.
What time is the eclipse in Asmara?
The eclipse begins at 12:10:46 PM, reaches its maximum at 1:36:01 PM and ends at 2:53:44 PM (East Africa 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)