Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Benghazi
In Benghazi, Libya, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is total: totality lasts 6 min 13 s, from 11:27:41 AM to 11:33:54 AM (Eastern European Standard Time (UTC+2)). The partial phase begins at 10:10:36 AM and ends at 12:53:05 PM. At maximum the Sun stands 68° above the horizon in the SE.
Contact times
| Event | Time (Eastern European Standard Time (UTC+2)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 10:10:36 AM | 52° |
| Totality begins | 11:27:41 AM | 67° |
| Maximum | 11:30:47 AM | 68° |
| Totality ends | 11:33:54 AM | 68° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:53:05 PM | 76° |
2 km north of the central line.
At maximum
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11:30:47 AM
Totality
Totality ends in 3 min 7 s
Sun 68° above the horizon, SE
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 Benghazi lies in the path
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Benghazi?
Yes. In Benghazi totality lasts 6 min 13 s, starting at 11:27:41 AM (Eastern European Standard Time (UTC+2)).
What time is the eclipse in Benghazi?
The eclipse begins at 10:10:36 AM, reaches its maximum at 11:30:47 AM and ends at 12:53:05 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)