Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Najran
In Najran, Saudi Arabia, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is total: totality lasts 5 min 34 s, from 1:38:27 PM to 1:44:01 PM (Arabian Standard Time (UTC+3)). The partial phase begins at 12:17:51 PM and ends at 2:56:44 PM. At maximum the Sun stands 68° above the horizon in the W.
Contact times
| Event | Time (Arabian Standard Time (UTC+3)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:17:51 PM | 88° |
| Totality begins | 1:38:27 PM | 69° |
| Maximum | 1:41:14 PM | 68° |
| Totality ends | 1:44:01 PM | 68° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 2:56:44 PM | 50° |
51 km north of the central line.
At maximum
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1:41:14 PM
Totality
Totality ends in 2 min 46 s
Sun 68° above the horizon, W
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 Najran lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
- Sa'dah 73 km
- Abū ‘Arīsh 149 km
- Şabyā 164 km
- Khamis Mushait 173 km
- Jizan 180 km
- Abhā 190 km
- 'Amran 205 km
- Sanaa 238 km
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Najran?
Yes. In Najran totality lasts 5 min 34 s, starting at 1:38:27 PM (Arabian Standard Time (UTC+3)).
What time is the eclipse in Najran?
The eclipse begins at 12:17:51 PM, reaches its maximum at 1:41:14 PM and ends at 2:56:44 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)