Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Ghadames
In Ghadames the eclipse is partial. At most the Moon covers 86.8% of the Sun, at 11:11 local time. The eclipse begins at 09:55 and ends at 12:33.
- Coverage
- 86.8%
- Magnitude
- 0.883
- Totality
- no
- Sun's altitude at maximum
- 56°
- Direction
- east (104°)
- Length of the eclipse
- 2 h 37 min
- Nearest totality
- 382 km to the north
Times in Ghadames
| Phase | Local time | Sun's altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 09:55:11 | 40° | east (92°) |
| Maximum | 11:11:02 | 56° | east (104°) |
| Eclipse ends | 12:32:38 | 72° | south-east (131°) |
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 56° above the horizon in the east (azimuth 104°). 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 Nouvelle Matmata (Tunisia), 392 km to the north. There the whole Sun is covered for 2 min 10 s, from 10:10 local time.
The nearest point in the path of totality is 382 km to the north of Ghadames.
Travelling to totality
To experience a total eclipse you need to travel into the path. Here are three destinations counted from Ghadames:
| Destination | Distance | Totality | Sun's altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nouvelle Matmata, Tunisia (nearest) | 392 km | 2 min 10 s | 56° |
| Gabès, Tunisia (nearest larger city) | 421 km | 4 min 6 s | 56° |
| Mahires, Tunisia (longest totality within reach) | 498 km | 5 min 43 s | 56° |
Your own eclipse guide
A personal guide and poster for Ghadames 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nalut | 239 km | 95.2% | 11:13 |
| Tataouine | 324 km | 98.7% | 10:12 |
| Zintan | 330 km | 96.5% | 11:16 |
| Mizdah | 364 km | 95.3% | 11:17 |
| Hassi Messaoud | 369 km | 91.2% | 10:04 |
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.