Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Ta'if
In Ta'if, Saudi Arabia, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is total: totality lasts 3 min 55 s, from 1:25:55 PM to 1:29:50 PM (Arabian Standard Time (UTC+3)). The partial phase begins at 12:03:26 PM and ends at 2:45:35 PM. At maximum the Sun stands 75° above the horizon in the W.
Contact times
| Event | Time (Arabian Standard Time (UTC+3)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:03:26 PM | 84° |
| Totality begins | 1:25:55 PM | 75° |
| Maximum | 1:27:53 PM | 75° |
| Totality ends | 1:29:50 PM | 74° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 2:45:35 PM | 57° |
102 km north of the central line.
At maximum
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1:27:53 PM
Totality
Totality ends in 1 min 57 s
Sun 75° 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 Ta'if lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
- Ash Shafā 24 km
- Mecca 64 km
- Al Līth 126 km
- Jeddah 130 km
- Al Bahah 178 km
- Baljurashi 197 km
- Sabt Al Alaya 248 km
- Bariq 304 km
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Ta'if?
Yes. In Ta'if totality lasts 3 min 55 s, starting at 1:25:55 PM (Arabian Standard Time (UTC+3)).
What time is the eclipse in Ta'if?
The eclipse begins at 12:03:26 PM, reaches its maximum at 1:27:53 PM and ends at 2:45:35 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)