Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Tamanghasset
In Tamanghasset the eclipse is partial. At most the Moon covers 53.2% of the Sun, at 10:06 local time. The eclipse begins at 08:55 and ends at 11:24.
- Coverage
- 53.2%
- Magnitude
- 0.614
- Totality
- no
- Sun's altitude at maximum
- 53°
- Direction
- east (90°)
- Length of the eclipse
- 2 h 29 min
- Nearest totality
- 1,257 km to the north
Times in Tamanghasset
| Phase | Local time | Sun's altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 08:55:15 | 36° | east (84°) |
| Maximum | 10:06:14 | 53° | east (90°) |
| Eclipse ends | 11:24:04 | 71° | east (101°) |
How the Moon covers the Sun
What you will notice
Daylight becomes weaker and cooler in tone. Shadows get sharper. Under trees you will see small crescent-shaped images of the Sun on the ground.
Where the Sun is
At maximum the Sun is 53° above the horizon in the east (azimuth 90°). 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 Tozeur (Tunisia), 1,264 km to the north. There the whole Sun is covered for 1 min 46 s, from 10:06 local time.
The nearest point in the path of totality is 1,257 km to the north of Tamanghasset.
Travelling to totality
To experience a total eclipse you need to travel into the path. Here are three destinations counted from Tamanghasset:
| Destination | Distance | Totality | Sun's altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tozeur, Tunisia (nearest) | 1,264 km | 1 min 46 s | 54° |
| Gabès, Tunisia (nearest larger city) | 1,312 km | 4 min 6 s | 56° |
| Qaryat Sulūq, Libya (longest totality within reach) | 1,757 km | 5 min 54 s | 68° |
Your own eclipse guide
A personal guide and poster for Tamanghasset 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illizi | 508 km | 70.5% | 10:11 |
| Ghat | 532 km | 65.6% | 11:15 |
| In Salah | 579 km | 70.3% | 09:59 |
| Aoulef | 645 km | 68.9% | 09:56 |
| Reggane | 695 km | 67.6% | 09:55 |
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.