Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Doha
In Doha, Qatar, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is partial: the Moon covers 61.9% of the Sun at 1:38:30 PM (Arabian Standard Time (UTC+3)). The eclipse begins at 12:24:26 PM and ends at 2:46:16 PM. The nearest place with totality is Najran, 1,156 km away.
See the total eclipse in Najran
Contact times
| Event | Time (Arabian Standard Time (UTC+3)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:24:26 PM | 77° |
| Maximum | 1:38:30 PM | 62° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 2:46:16 PM | 46° |
61.9% of the Sun’s disc covered at maximum.
At maximum
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1:38:30 PM
61.9% of the Sun covered
Eclipse ends in 1 h 7 min 46 s
Sun 62° 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 Doha lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
- Najran 1,156 km
- Sabt Al Alaya 1,170 km
- Al Bahah 1,187 km
- Baljurashi 1,188 km
- Khamis Mushait 1,194 km
- Bariq 1,215 km
- Abhā 1,219 km
- Ta'if 1,219 km
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Doha?
No. In Doha the eclipse is partial, with 61.9% of the Sun covered at maximum. The nearest place with totality is Najran, 1,156 km away.
What time is the eclipse in Doha?
The eclipse begins at 12:24:26 PM, reaches its maximum at 1:38:30 PM and ends at 2:46:16 PM (Arabian Standard 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)