Solar eclipse in Riyadh, 2 August 2027: 76%
76% of the Sun covered · maximum 13:32 (UTC+3)
No — Riyadh sees a partial eclipse: at maximum (13:32, UTC+3) about 76% of the Sun is covered. The nearest totality on our list is Taif, about 750 km away (3m 53s).
Local circumstances — 2 August 2027
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:13 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 13:32 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:44 |
| Sun covered at maximum | 76% |
| Magnitude | 0.796 |
| Sun altitude at maximum | 67° |
Local time (UTC+3). Computed from NASA's Besselian elements for this eclipse; accurate to about a minute.
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Is the 2027 eclipse total in Riyadh?
No — Riyadh sees a partial eclipse: at maximum (13:32, UTC+3) about 76% of the Sun is covered. The nearest totality on our list is Taif, about 750 km away (3m 53s). Taif →
What time is the eclipse in Riyadh?
The partial phase begins at 12:13, maximum is at 13:32 and it ends at 14:44 (local time, UTC+3).
Do I need eclipse glasses?
Yes, for the entire event — even at a 99% partial eclipse there is NO safe naked-eye moment. Certified ISO 12312-2 glasses only; sunglasses never qualify.
Why is the 2 August 2027 eclipse special?
It is the longest total eclipse on land between 1991 and 2114: up to 6 min 23 s near Luxor, Egypt. The path crosses the Strait of Gibraltar and southern Spain, northern Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia — mid-morning in Spain, around midday in Egypt.
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