Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Riyadh
In Riyadh the eclipse is partial. At most the Moon covers 75.8% of the Sun, at 13:33 local time. The eclipse begins at 12:14 and ends at 14:45.
- Coverage
- 75.8%
- Magnitude
- 0.796
- Totality
- no
- Sun's altitude at maximum
- 67°
- Direction
- west (257°)
- Length of the eclipse
- 2 h 31 min
- Nearest totality
- 689 km to the south-west
Times in Riyadh
| Phase | Local time | Sun's altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 12:13:41 | 82° | south-west (206°) |
| Maximum | 13:32:34 | 67° | west (257°) |
| Eclipse ends | 14:44:54 | 51° | west (268°) |
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 67° above the horizon in the west (azimuth 257°). 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 ‘Aqīq (Al Bahah Region, 20.65°N 41.42°E) (Saudi Arabia), 705 km to the south-west. There the whole Sun is covered for 2 min 22 s, from 13:30 local time.
The nearest point in the path of totality is 689 km to the south-west of Riyadh.
Travelling to totality
To experience a total eclipse you need to travel into the path. Here are three destinations counted from Riyadh:
| Destination | Distance | Totality | Sun's altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al ‘Aqīq (Al Bahah Region, 20.65°N 41.42°E), Saudi Arabia (nearest) | 705 km | 2 min 22 s | 73° |
| Ta'if, Saudi Arabia (nearest larger city) | 749 km | 3 min 48 s | 75° |
| Al Līth, Saudi Arabia (longest totality within reach) | 833 km | 6 min 10 s | 75° |
Your own eclipse guide
A personal guide and poster for Riyadh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Kharj | 86 km | 75.8% | 13:34 |
| Rumāḩ | 107 km | 72.0% | 13:32 |
| Ḥawṭah Banī Tamīm | 133 km | 79.0% | 13:35 |
| Shaqra | 160 km | 77.9% | 13:29 |
| Sājir | 221 km | 79.7% | 13:28 |
The same values (±1 minute, ±1 percentage point) also apply to: Ad Dir‘īyah.
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.