Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Messaad
In Messaad the eclipse is partial. At most the Moon covers 99.6% of the Sun, at 10:00 local time. The eclipse begins at 08:48 and ends at 11:18.
- Coverage
- 99.6%
- Magnitude
- 0.992
- Totality
- no
- Sun's altitude at maximum
- 48°
- Direction
- east (102°)
- Length of the eclipse
- 2 h 30 min
- Nearest totality
- 27 km to the north
Times in Messaad
| Phase | Local time | Sun's altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 08:47:49 | 34° | east (90°) |
| Maximum | 09:59:34 | 48° | east (102°) |
| Eclipse ends | 11:17:46 | 63° | south-east (122°) |
How the Moon covers the Sun
What you will notice
It gets noticeably dim and cooler, and the light takes on a strange, metallic tone. Under trees you will see hundreds of small crescent Suns.
Where the Sun is
At maximum the Sun is 48° above the horizon in the east (azimuth 102°). The Sun is high, so most outdoor spots with a clear view upwards will work.
Compared with totality
The nearest place with a total eclipse is Feidh el Botma (Algeria), 45 km to the north-east. There the whole Sun is covered for 2 min 30 s, from 09:59 local time.
The nearest point in the path of totality is 27 km to the north of Messaad.
Travelling to totality
To experience a total eclipse you need to travel into the path. Here are three destinations counted from Messaad:
| Destination | Distance | Totality | Sun's altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feidh el Botma, Algeria (nearest) | 45 km | 2 min 30 s | 48° |
| Djelfa, Algeria (nearest larger city) | 62 km | 3 min 26 s | 48° |
| Ben Aoun, Tunisia (longest totality within reach) | 523 km | 5 min 39 s | 54° |
Your own eclipse guide
A personal guide and poster for Messaad or your exact address: times to the second, a timeline, a map of the path and safety advice. Printable PDF in English, Swedish, German or Spanish. about €13.
Places nearby
| Place | Distance | Coverage | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feidh el Botma | 45 km | 100.0% | 10:00 |
| Djelfa | 62 km | 100.0% | 09:59 |
| Laghouat | 71 km | 98.3% | 09:59 |
| Dar Chioukh | 83 km | 100.0% | 10:00 |
| Charef | 83 km | 100.0% | 09:58 |
The same values (±1 minute, ±1 percentage point) also apply to: ’Aïn el Bell.
Safety
- Never look directly at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses that meet the ISO 12312-2 standard. Ordinary sunglasses do not protect your eyes, not even several pairs on top of each other.
- The eclipse is partial here. It is never safe to look at the Sun without protection – not even when almost all of it is covered.
How we calculated this
The times are calculated for the place's coordinates and elevation (GeoNames) with Skyfield and the JPL ephemeris DE421 – the same program that makes the paid guide. The calculation is checked against NASA eclipse data (Fred Espenak, NASA GSFC). The times assume a clear sky; nobody can forecast the weather this far ahead.