Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Mogadishu
In Mogadishu, Somalia, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is partial: the Moon covers 63.1% of the Sun at 2:09:51 PM (East Africa Time (UTC+3)). The eclipse begins at 12:52:53 PM and ends at 3:18:29 PM. The nearest place with totality is Bosaso, 1,112 km away.
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Contact times
| Event | Time (East Africa Time (UTC+3)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:52:53 PM | 70° |
| Maximum | 2:09:51 PM | 56° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 3:18:29 PM | 40° |
63.1% of the Sun’s disc covered at maximum.
At maximum
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2:09:51 PM
63.2% of the Sun covered
Eclipse ends in 1 h 8 min 39 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 Mogadishu lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Mogadishu?
No. In Mogadishu the eclipse is partial, with 63.1% of the Sun covered at maximum. The nearest place with totality is Bosaso, 1,112 km away.
What time is the eclipse in Mogadishu?
The eclipse begins at 12:52:53 PM, reaches its maximum at 2:09:51 PM and ends at 3:18:29 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)