Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Dubai
In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is partial: the Moon covers 53.4% of the Sun at 14:43:59 (Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4)). The eclipse begins at 13:33:45 and ends at 15:48:10. The nearest place with totality is Najran, 1,432 km away.
See the total eclipse in Najran
Contact times
| Event | Time (Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 13:33:45 | 72° |
| Maximum | 14:43:59 | 57° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 15:48:10 | 42° |
53.4% of the Sun’s disc covered at maximum.
At maximum
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14:43:59
53.4% of the Sun covered
Eclipse ends in 1 h 4 min 11 s
Sun 57° 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 Dubai lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
- Najran 1,432 km
- Ataq 1,469 km
- Sa'dah 1,500 km
- Khamis Mushait 1,501 km
- Sabt Al Alaya 1,502 km
- Abhā 1,526 km
- Baljurashi 1,526 km
- Al Bahah 1,528 km
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Dubai?
No. In Dubai the eclipse is partial, with 53.4% of the Sun covered at maximum. The nearest place with totality is Najran, 1,432 km away.
What time is the eclipse in Dubai?
The eclipse begins at 13:33:45, reaches its maximum at 14:43:59 and ends at 15:48:10 (Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4)).
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)