Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Mecca
In Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is total: totality lasts 5 min 9 s, from 1:23:56 PM to 1:29:05 PM (Arabian Standard Time (UTC+3)). The partial phase begins at 12:01:53 PM and ends at 2:44:34 PM. At maximum the Sun stands 76° above the horizon in the WSW.
Contact times
| Event | Time (Arabian Standard Time (UTC+3)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:01:53 PM | 83° |
| Totality begins | 1:23:56 PM | 76° |
| Maximum | 1:26:31 PM | 76° |
| Totality ends | 1:29:05 PM | 75° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 2:44:34 PM | 57° |
74 km north of the central line.
At maximum
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1:26:31 PM
Totality
Totality ends in 2 min 34 s
Sun 76° above the horizon, WSW
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 Mecca lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
- Ta'if 64 km
- Ash Shafā 64 km
- Jeddah 67 km
- Al Līth 150 km
- Al Bahah 232 km
- Baljurashi 251 km
- Sabt Al Alaya 303 km
- Bariq 354 km
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Mecca?
Yes. In Mecca totality lasts 5 min 9 s, starting at 1:23:56 PM (Arabian Standard Time (UTC+3)).
What time is the eclipse in Mecca?
The eclipse begins at 12:01:53 PM, reaches its maximum at 1:26:31 PM and ends at 2:44:34 PM (Arabian Standard 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)