Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Ksar El Kebir
In Ksar El Kebir, Morocco, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is total: totality lasts 3 min 51 s, from 8:44:43 AM to 8:48:34 AM (Western European Standard Time (UTC+0)). The partial phase begins at 7:40:03 AM and ends at 10:00:07 AM. At maximum the Sun stands 38° above the horizon in the E.
Contact times
| Event | Time (Western European Standard Time (UTC+0)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 7:40:03 AM | 24° |
| Totality begins | 8:44:43 AM | 37° |
| Maximum | 8:46:38 AM | 38° |
| Totality ends | 8:48:34 AM | 38° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 10:00:07 AM | 53° |
75 km south of the central line.
At maximum
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8:46:38 AM
Totality
Totality ends in 1 min 56 s
Sun 38° above the horizon, E
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 Ksar El Kebir lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
- Larache 31 km
- Souq Larb’a al Gharb 36 km
- Souk El Arbaa 36 km
- Ouezzane 37 km
- Asilah 53 km
- Chefchaouen 61 km
- Tétouan 81 km
- Tangier 86 km
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Ksar El Kebir?
Yes. In Ksar El Kebir totality lasts 3 min 51 s, starting at 8:44:43 AM (Western European Standard Time (UTC+0)).
What time is the eclipse in Ksar El Kebir?
The eclipse begins at 7:40:03 AM, reaches its maximum at 8:46:38 AM and ends at 10:00:07 AM (Western European Standard Time (UTC+0)).
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)