Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Samā’il
In Samā’il the eclipse is partial. At most the Moon covers 52.0% of the Sun, at 14:51 local time. The eclipse begins at 13:42 and ends at 15:53.
- Coverage
- 52.0%
- Magnitude
- 0.604
- Totality
- no
- Sun's altitude at maximum
- 53°
- Direction
- west (269°)
- Length of the eclipse
- 2 h 11 min
- Nearest totality
- 1,389 km to the south-west
Times in Samā’il
| Phase | Local time | Sun's altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 13:41:54 | 69° | west (259°) |
| Maximum | 14:50:37 | 53° | west (269°) |
| Eclipse ends | 15:53:05 | 39° | west (275°) |
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 west (azimuth 269°). 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 Khubāsh (Saudi Arabia), 1,516 km to the west. There the whole Sun is covered for 3 min 42 s, from 13:40 local time.
The nearest point in the path of totality is 1,389 km to the south-west of Samā’il.
Travelling to totality
To experience a total eclipse you need to travel into the path. Here are three destinations counted from Samā’il:
| Destination | Distance | Totality | Sun's altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khubāsh, Saudi Arabia (nearest) | 1,516 km | 3 min 42 s | 67° |
| Najran, Saudi Arabia (nearest larger city) | 1,578 km | 5 min 28 s | 68° |
| Al Līth, Saudi Arabia (longest totality within reach) | 1,858 km | 6 min 10 s | 75° |
Your own eclipse guide
A personal guide and poster for Samā’il 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rustaq | 55 km | 53.0% | 14:50 |
| Muscat | 56 km | 50.2% | 14:51 |
| Nizwa | 59 km | 54.0% | 14:51 |
| As Suwayq | 81 km | 51.8% | 14:49 |
| Ibra' | 90 km | 52.3% | 14:52 |
The same values (±1 minute, ±1 percentage point) also apply to: Sufālat Samā’il, Bidbid.
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.