Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Bir el Djir
In Bir el Djir, Algeria, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is total: totality lasts 5 min 12 s, from 9:51:02 AM to 9:56:14 AM (Central European Standard Time (UTC+1)). The partial phase begins at 8:44:27 AM and ends at 11:09:23 AM. At maximum the Sun stands 44° above the horizon in the E.
Contact times
| Event | Time (Central European Standard Time (UTC+1)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 8:44:27 AM | 30° |
| Totality begins | 9:51:02 AM | 43° |
| Maximum | 9:53:38 AM | 44° |
| Totality ends | 9:56:14 AM | 44° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 11:09:23 AM | 58° |
3 km north of the central line.
At maximum
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9:53:38 AM
Totality
Totality ends in 2 min 36 s
Sun 43° above the horizon, E
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 Bir el Djir lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
- Oran 9 km
- Sidi Bel Abbes 59 km
- Mostaganem 62 km
- Ain Temouchent 71 km
- Mascara 72 km
- Relizane 99 km
- Tlemcen 117 km
- Saida 117 km
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Bir el Djir?
Yes. In Bir el Djir totality lasts 5 min 12 s, starting at 9:51:02 AM (Central European Standard Time (UTC+1)).
What time is the eclipse in Bir el Djir?
The eclipse begins at 8:44:27 AM, reaches its maximum at 9:53:38 AM and ends at 11:09:23 AM (Central European Standard Time (UTC+1)).
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)