Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Timimoun
In Timimoun the eclipse is partial. At most the Moon covers 78.6% of the Sun, at 09:54 local time. The eclipse begins at 08:44 and ends at 11:12.
- Coverage
- 78.6%
- Magnitude
- 0.819
- Totality
- no
- Sun's altitude at maximum
- 45°
- Direction
- east (94°)
- Length of the eclipse
- 2 h 27 min
- Nearest totality
- 593 km to the north
Times in Timimoun
| Phase | Local time | Sun's altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 08:44:28 | 30° | east (85°) |
| Maximum | 09:54:29 | 45° | east (94°) |
| Eclipse ends | 11:11:58 | 62° | east (108°) |
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 45° above the horizon in the east (azimuth 94°). 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 ’Aïn el Hadjar (Algeria), 611 km to the north. There the whole Sun is covered for 2 min 41 s, from 09:53 local time.
The nearest point in the path of totality is 593 km to the north of Timimoun.
Travelling to totality
To experience a total eclipse you need to travel into the path. Here are three destinations counted from Timimoun:
| Destination | Distance | Totality | Sun's altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| ’Aïn el Hadjar, Algeria (nearest) | 611 km | 2 min 41 s | 44° |
| Saida, Algeria (nearest larger city) | 619 km | 3 min 11 s | 44° |
| Ben Aoun, Tunisia (longest totality within reach) | 1,044 km | 5 min 39 s | 54° |
Your own eclipse guide
A personal guide and poster for Timimoun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrar | 163 km | 72.5% | 09:54 |
| Beni Abbes | 251 km | 82.1% | 09:51 |
| Aoulef | 269 km | 68.9% | 09:56 |
| Reggane | 283 km | 67.6% | 09:55 |
| El Menia | 294 km | 85.0% | 09:59 |
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.