Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Riyadh
In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is partial: the Moon covers 75.7% of the Sun at 1:32:24 PM (Arabian Standard Time (UTC+3)). The eclipse begins at 12:13:32 PM and ends at 2:44:44 PM. The nearest place with totality is Ta'if, 749 km away.
See the total eclipse in Ta'if
Contact times
| Event | Time (Arabian Standard Time (UTC+3)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:13:32 PM | 82° |
| Maximum | 1:32:24 PM | 67° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 2:44:44 PM | 51° |
75.7% of the Sun’s disc covered at maximum.
At maximum
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1:32:24 PM
75.7% of the Sun covered
Eclipse ends in 1 h 12 min 20 s
Sun 67° 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 Riyadh lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
- Ta'if 749 km
- Al Bahah 750 km
- Sabt Al Alaya 750 km
- Baljurashi 755 km
- Ash Shafā 769 km
- Mecca 793 km
- Bariq 809 km
- Khamis Mushait 821 km
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Riyadh?
No. In Riyadh the eclipse is partial, with 75.7% of the Sun covered at maximum. The nearest place with totality is Ta'if, 749 km away.
What time is the eclipse in Riyadh?
The eclipse begins at 12:13:32 PM, reaches its maximum at 1:32:24 PM and ends at 2:44:44 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)