Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Kassala
In Kassala the eclipse is partial. At most the Moon covers 81.0% of the Sun, at 12:31 local time. The eclipse begins at 11:05 and ends at 13:50.
- Coverage
- 81.0%
- Magnitude
- 0.837
- Totality
- no
- Sun's altitude at maximum
- 78°
- Direction
- west (283°)
- Length of the eclipse
- 2 h 44 min
- Nearest totality
- 535 km to the north-east
Times in Kassala
| Phase | Local time | Sun's altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 11:05:27 | 81° | east (73°) |
| Maximum | 12:31:02 | 78° | west (283°) |
| Eclipse ends | 13:49:40 | 59° | west (279°) |
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 78° above the horizon in the west (azimuth 283°). 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 Dhahabān (Saudi Arabia), 629 km to the north-east. There the whole Sun is covered for 4 min 53 s, from 13:34 local time.
The nearest point in the path of totality is 535 km to the north-east of Kassala.
Travelling to totality
To experience a total eclipse you need to travel into the path. Here are three destinations counted from Kassala:
| Destination | Distance | Totality | Sun's altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhahabān, Saudi Arabia (nearest) | 629 km | 4 min 53 s | 72° |
| Jizan, Saudi Arabia (nearest larger city) | 676 km | 3 min 6 s | 70° |
| Al Līth, Saudi Arabia (longest totality within reach) | 664 km | 6 min 10 s | 75° |
Your own eclipse guide
A personal guide and poster for Kassala 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma | 50 km | 81.5% | 12:30 |
| Khashm El Girba | 75 km | 78.1% | 12:31 |
| Wagar | 81 km | 82.8% | 12:29 |
| New Halfa | 87 km | 78.5% | 12:30 |
| Al-Fashaqah | 130 km | 76.1% | 12:32 |
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.