Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Gafsa
In Gafsa, Tunisia, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is total: totality lasts 5 min 15 s, from 10:05:30 AM to 10:10:45 AM (Central European Standard Time (UTC+1)). The partial phase begins at 8:53:45 AM and ends at 11:27:56 AM. At maximum the Sun stands 54° above the horizon in the ESE.
Contact times
| Event | Time (Central European Standard Time (UTC+1)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 8:53:45 AM | 39° |
| Totality begins | 10:05:30 AM | 54° |
| Maximum | 10:08:07 AM | 54° |
| Totality ends | 10:10:45 AM | 55° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 11:27:56 AM | 68° |
50 km south of the central line.
At maximum
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10:08:07 AM
Totality
Totality ends in 2 min 38 s
Sun 54° above the horizon, ESE
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 Gafsa lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
- El Ksar 3 km
- Metlaoui 37 km
- Feriana 61 km
- Bir el Ater 75 km
- Tozeur 82 km
- Kasserine 83 km
- Sidi Bouzid 94 km
- El Hamma 110 km
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Gafsa?
Yes. In Gafsa totality lasts 5 min 15 s, starting at 10:05:30 AM (Central European Standard Time (UTC+1)).
What time is the eclipse in Gafsa?
The eclipse begins at 8:53:45 AM, reaches its maximum at 10:08:07 AM and ends at 11:27:56 AM (Central European Standard Time (UTC+1)).
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)