Total solar eclipse on 2 August 2027 in Al ‘Aqīq

Total solar eclipse — 2 August 2027 10:06 UTC
in 338 days
Summary
The day will darken briefly in Al ‘Aqīq as the Moon blocks the Sun entirely. The eclipse peaks at 10:30 UTC. Totality lasts 2 min 37 s. The Sun stands 73.2° above the horizon at that moment. It is part of Saros series 136, which repeats every 18 years and 11 days. If the weather cooperates, it will be a memorable sight.
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Total solar eclipse
Date (UTC)
2 August 2027 — 10:06 UTC
Saros series
136
Gamma
0.14210
Magnitude
1.0790
Local circumstances
Local type
Total
Obscuration
100%
Population
19,269
Maximum
2 August 2027 10:30 UTC