Solar eclipse in Az Zaynīyah Qiblī, 2 August 2027
Az Zaynīyah Qiblī is inside the path of totality. The Sun will be completely hidden for 6 min 22 s, from 13:02:00 to 13:08:23 local time.
What the Sun will look like
At 13:05: the Sun is completely hidden and the corona shines for 6 min 22 s.
Top of the picture = towards the zenith. The Sun stands 82° above the horizon, azimuth 196° (90° = east). Never look without eclipse glasses outside totality.
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Eclipse times in Az Zaynīyah Qiblī
| Local time (EEST) | |
|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:40:13 |
| Totality begins | 13:02:00 |
| Maximum eclipse | 13:05:12 |
| Totality ends | 13:08:23 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:26:27 |
| Totality duration | 6 min 22 s |
| Sun covered | 100% |
| Magnitude | 1.037 |
| Sun altitude at maximum | 82° |
Data updated 17 October 2026. Local time (Africa/Cairo). Computed for 25.751° N, 32.678° E at 79 m from NASA Besselian elements (ΔT = 71.7 s). The lunar limb profile can shift contact times by 1–3 s.
Chance of a clear sky
In satellite records for 2001–2025, at the eclipse hour on 26 July – 9 August the sky over this area (a 1° cell) was clear or mostly clear (cloud cover below 25%) on 93% of days. Average cloud cover: 9%.
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Questions about the eclipse in Az Zaynīyah Qiblī
Is Az Zaynīyah Qiblī in the path of totality?
Yes. Az Zaynīyah Qiblī is inside the path of totality: the Sun will be completely covered for 6 min 22 s.
What time is the eclipse in Az Zaynīyah Qiblī?
The partial eclipse begins at 11:40, reaches its maximum at 13:05 and ends at 14:26 local time on Monday, 2 August 2027.
How long does totality last in Az Zaynīyah Qiblī?
Totality lasts 6 min 22 s, from 13:02:00 to 13:08:23 local time.
Will the sky be clear in Az Zaynīyah Qiblī on 2 August?
Nobody can forecast that months ahead. In 2001–2025 records the sky at the eclipse hour was clear or mostly clear on 93% of days in late July and early August.
Do I need eclipse glasses in Az Zaynīyah Qiblī?
Yes, for all partial phases before and after totality. Only during the 6 min 22 s of totality is it safe to look without protection.