Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Sirte
In Sirte the eclipse is partial. At most the Moon covers 98.0% of the Sun, at 11:25 local time. The eclipse begins at 10:05 and ends at 12:47.
- Coverage
- 98.0%
- Magnitude
- 0.975
- Totality
- no
- Sun's altitude at maximum
- 65°
- Direction
- south-east (116°)
- Length of the eclipse
- 2 h 42 min
- Nearest totality
- 84 km to the north
Times in Sirte
| Phase | Local time | Sun's altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 10:05:16 | 48° | east (98°) |
| Maximum | 11:24:38 | 65° | south-east (116°) |
| Eclipse ends | 12:47:23 | 76° | south (167°) |
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 65° above the horizon in the south-east (azimuth 116°). 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 Al Khums (Libya), 272 km to the north-west. There the whole Sun is covered for 0 min 32 s, from 11:19 local time.
The nearest point in the path of totality is 84 km to the north of Sirte.
Travelling to totality
To experience a total eclipse you need to travel into the path. Here are three destinations counted from Sirte:
| Destination | Distance | Totality | Sun's altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Khums, Libya (nearest) | 272 km | 0 min 32 s | 61° |
| Benghazi, Libya (longest totality within reach) | 344 km | 6 min 9 s | 68° |
Your own eclipse guide
A personal guide and poster for Sirte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bin Jawwād | 149 km | 98.2% | 11:28 |
| Misratah | 192 km | 99.9% | 11:21 |
| Zliten | 237 km | 99.9% | 11:20 |
| Hun | 240 km | 89.2% | 11:25 |
| Bani Walid | 254 km | 97.3% | 11:19 |
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.