| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Ras il-Wardija |
| Begins: | Mon, Aug 2, 2027 at 10:01 am |
| Maximum: | Mon, Aug 2, 2027 at 11:17 am 0.966 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Mon, Aug 2, 2027 at 12:37 pm |
| Duration: | 2 hours, 36 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
August 2, 2027 — Total Solar Eclipse — Ras il-Wardija
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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10:01:23 Mon, Aug 2 | Partial eclipse beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact. | 101° | 44.8° | |
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11:17:19 Mon, Aug 2 | Maximum eclipseThe deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden. | 119° | 59.3° | |
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12:37:08 Mon, Aug 2 | Partial eclipse endsThe edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun. | 157° | 70.4° |
* Timings for the beginning & end of partial eclipse and maximum eclipse are accurate to within a few seconds. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 69.8 seconds.
Timings for other events are approximate—they are included here as a rough guide to features that might be observable. The icons show the position of the Moon against the Sun at each stage.
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like near the maximum point. The curvature of the Moon's path is due to the Earth's rotation.
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Cloud Coverage (Aug 2)
In the past, this day was cloudy 23% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Ras il-Wardija
| Eclipse Visibility From Ras il-Wardija | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 20–21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 2, 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
Note: Click on the date link for details in Ras il-Wardija, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. | |||
Next total solar eclipse visible in Ras il-Wardija