Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in El Dibir
In El Dibir, Somalia, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is total: totality lasts 3 min 33 s, from 2:00:14 PM to 2:03:47 PM (East Africa Time (UTC+3)). The partial phase begins at 12:42:44 PM and ends at 3:12:40 PM. At maximum the Sun stands 56° above the horizon in the WNW.
Contact times
| Event | Time (East Africa Time (UTC+3)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:42:44 PM | 74° |
| Totality begins | 2:00:14 PM | 56° |
| Maximum | 2:02:01 PM | 56° |
| Totality ends | 2:03:47 PM | 55° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 3:12:40 PM | 39° |
100 km north of the central line.
At maximum
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2:02:01 PM
Totality
Totality ends in 1 min 46 s
Sun 56° 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 El Dibir lies in the path
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in El Dibir?
Yes. In El Dibir totality lasts 3 min 33 s, starting at 2:00:14 PM (East Africa Time (UTC+3)).
What time is the eclipse in El Dibir?
The eclipse begins at 12:42:44 PM, reaches its maximum at 2:02:01 PM and ends at 3:12:40 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)