Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Kairouan
In Kairouan, Tunisia, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is total: totality lasts 2 min 44 s, from 10:08:42 AM to 10:11:26 AM (Central European Standard Time (UTC+1)). The partial phase begins at 8:55:40 AM and ends at 11:29:27 AM. At maximum the Sun stands 55° above the horizon in the ESE.
Contact times
| Event | Time (Central European Standard Time (UTC+1)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 8:55:40 AM | 40° |
| Totality begins | 10:08:42 AM | 55° |
| Maximum | 10:10:04 AM | 55° |
| Totality ends | 10:11:26 AM | 55° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 11:29:27 AM | 68° |
110 km north of the central line.
At maximum
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10:10:04 AM
Totality
Totality ends in 1 min 22 s
Sun 55° 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 Kairouan lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
- Masakin 44 km
- Djemmal 60 km
- Ksar Hellal 72 km
- Moknine 73 km
- Teboulba 79 km
- Ksour Essaf 86 km
- Zouila 89 km
- Mahdia 89 km
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Kairouan?
Yes. In Kairouan totality lasts 2 min 44 s, starting at 10:08:42 AM (Central European Standard Time (UTC+1)).
What time is the eclipse in Kairouan?
The eclipse begins at 8:55:40 AM, reaches its maximum at 10:10:04 AM and ends at 11:29:27 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)