Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Abu Dhabi
In Abu Dhabi the eclipse is partial. At most the Moon covers 57.3% of the Sun, at 14:44 local time. The eclipse begins at 13:32 and ends at 15:50.
- Coverage
- 57.3%
- Magnitude
- 0.648
- Totality
- no
- Sun's altitude at maximum
- 58°
- Direction
- west (265°)
- Length of the eclipse
- 2 h 17 min
- Nearest totality
- 1,219 km to the south-west
Times in Abu Dhabi
| Phase | Local time | Sun's altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 13:32:19 | 74° | west (249°) |
| Maximum | 14:44:05 | 58° | west (265°) |
| Eclipse ends | 15:49:30 | 43° | west (272°) |
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 58° above the horizon in the west (azimuth 265°). 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), 1,261 km to the south-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 1,219 km to the south-west of Abu Dhabi.
Travelling to totality
To experience a total eclipse you need to travel into the path. Here are three destinations counted from Abu Dhabi:
| Destination | Distance | Totality | Sun's altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khubāsh, Saudi Arabia (nearest) | 1,261 km | 3 min 42 s | 67° |
| Najran, Saudi Arabia (nearest larger city) | 1,316 km | 5 min 28 s | 68° |
| Al Līth, Saudi Arabia (longest totality within reach) | 1,529 km | 6 min 10 s | 75° |
Your own eclipse guide
A personal guide and poster for Abu Dhabi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zayed City | 113 km | 61.2% | 14:45 |
| Dubai | 115 km | 53.5% | 14:44 |
| Al Ain | 141 km | 54.8% | 14:46 |
| Ajman | 152 km | 52.2% | 14:44 |
| Mezaira’a | 158 km | 62.4% | 14:46 |
The same values (±1 minute, ±1 percentage point) also apply to: Musaffah City, Khalifah A City, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Bani Yas City, Al Shamkhah City, Masdar City.
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.