Solar eclipse in Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, 2 August 2027
Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah is outside the path of totality: at 13:20 local time the Moon will cover 94% of the Sun. The edge of the path of totality is about 186 km away.
What the Sun will look like
At 13:20: the Moon covers 94 % of the Sun’s disc.
Top of the picture = towards the zenith. The Sun stands 76° above the horizon, azimuth 244° (90° = east). Never look without eclipse glasses outside totality.
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Eclipse times in Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah
| Local time (GMT+3) | |
|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:57:14 |
| Maximum eclipse | 13:20:48 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:38:31 |
| Sun covered | 94% |
| Magnitude | 0.944 |
| Sun altitude at maximum | 76° |
Data updated 17 October 2026. Local time (Asia/Riyadh). Computed for 24.469° N, 39.614° E at 603 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 70% of days. Average cloud cover: 22%.
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Questions about the eclipse in Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah
Is Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah in the path of totality?
No. Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah sees a partial eclipse with 94% of the Sun covered. The nearest edge of the path of totality is about 186 km away.
What time is the eclipse in Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah?
The partial eclipse begins at 11:57, reaches its maximum at 13:20 and ends at 14:38 local time on Monday, 2 August 2027.
How long does totality last in Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah?
There is no totality in Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah. The whole eclipse, from first to last contact, lasts 161 min 17 s.
Will the sky be clear in Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah 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 70% of days in late July and early August.
Do I need eclipse glasses in Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah?
Yes, for the whole eclipse. Since the Sun is never fully covered here, never look at it without ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses.