Annular solar eclipse on 6 February 2027 in Bobo-Dioulasso

Annular solar eclipse — 6 February 2027 15:59 UTC
in 161 days
Summary
Bobo-Dioulasso will see the Moon take a bite out of the Sun. Greatest coverage happens at 17:57 UTC. The Sun's disc is 68%% eclipsed at maximum. The Sun sits low — 5.1° — so an open, clear horizon matters. It is part of Saros series 131, which repeats every 18 years and 11 days. Clouds permitting, it should be worth stepping outside to watch.
Annular solar eclipse
Date (UTC)
6 February 2027 — 15:59 UTC
Saros series
131
Gamma
-0.29520
Magnitude
0.9281
Local circumstances
Local type
Partial
Obscuration
68%
Population
904,920
Maximum
6 February 2027 17:57 UTC