Eclipse
Total solar eclipse, August 2, 2027
On August 2, 2027 the Moon passes exactly in front of the Sun. Along a narrow track the Sun is covered completely; everywhere else in the shaded area the eclipse is partial.
Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2); ordinary sunglasses do not protect your eyes.
Key facts
- Maximum
- Type
- Total solar eclipse
- Magnitude
- 1.08
- Obscuration at maximum
- 100%
- Duration at the greatest point
- 6 min 27 s
- Path width
- 261 km
- Point of greatest eclipse
- 25.5° N, 33.2° E
- Sun
- Leo, 10°
Where you can see it
- Partial eclipse visible
- Path of the central shadow (true width)
- Point of greatest eclipse
- Reference places
In your place
Choose one of the reference places or use the location of your device. Times are in your time zone.
The eclipse is not visible from New York.
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Land areas: Natural Earth (public domain). Visibility: calculated with Astronomy Engine on a grid of 2°.
Other eclipses
- Previous solar eclipse: Annular solar eclipse, February 6, 2027
- Next solar eclipse: Annular solar eclipse, January 26, 2028
- Nearest lunar eclipse: Partial lunar eclipse, January 11, 2028