Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Bosaso
In Bosaso, Somalia, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is total: totality lasts 4 min 9 s, from 1:58:00 PM to 2:02:08 PM (East Africa Time (UTC+3)). The partial phase begins at 12:39:35 PM and ends at 3:11:50 PM. At maximum the Sun stands 58° above the horizon in the WNW.
Contact times
| Event | Time (East Africa Time (UTC+3)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:39:35 PM | 76° |
| Totality begins | 1:58:00 PM | 58° |
| Maximum | 2:00:04 PM | 58° |
| Totality ends | 2:02:08 PM | 57° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 3:11:50 PM | 41° |
89 km south of the central line.
At maximum
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2:00:04 PM
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Sun 58° above the horizon, WNW
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 Bosaso lies in the path
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Bosaso?
Yes. In Bosaso totality lasts 4 min 9 s, starting at 1:58:00 PM (East Africa Time (UTC+3)).
What time is the eclipse in Bosaso?
The eclipse begins at 12:39:35 PM, reaches its maximum at 2:00:04 PM and ends at 3:11:50 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)