Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Colombo
In Colombo, Sri Lanka, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is partial: the Moon covers 52.3% of the Sun at 5:01:49 PM (India Standard Time (UTC+5:30)). The eclipse begins at 4:05:17 PM and ends at 5:53:21 PM. The nearest place with totality is El Dibir, 3,185 km away.
See the total eclipse in El Dibir
Contact times
| Event | Time (India Standard Time (UTC+5:30)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 4:05:17 PM | 33° |
| Maximum | 5:01:49 PM | 20° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 5:53:21 PM | 8° |
52.3% of the Sun’s disc covered at maximum.
At maximum
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5:01:49 PM
52.3% of the Sun covered
Eclipse ends in 51 min 32 s
Sun 20° 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 Colombo lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Colombo?
No. In Colombo the eclipse is partial, with 52.3% of the Sun covered at maximum. The nearest place with totality is El Dibir, 3,185 km away.
What time is the eclipse in Colombo?
The eclipse begins at 4:05:17 PM, reaches its maximum at 5:01:49 PM and ends at 5:53:21 PM (India Standard Time (UTC+5:30)).
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)