| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in Arendal |
| Begins: | Mon, Aug 2, 2027 at 10:25 am |
| Maximum: | Mon, Aug 2, 2027 at 11:11 am 0.289 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Mon, Aug 2, 2027 at 11:57 am |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 32 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
August 2, 2027 — Total Solar Eclipse — Arendal
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Arendal. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (CEST) for Arendal.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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10:25:55 Mon, Aug 2 | Partial eclipse beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact. | 120° | 37.1° | |
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11:11:12 Mon, Aug 2 | Maximum eclipseThe deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden. | 133° | 42.0° | |
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11:57:33 Mon, Aug 2 | Partial eclipse endsThe edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun. | 147° | 45.8° |
* 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 total phase of this solar eclipse is not visible in Arendal, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse.
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Cloud Coverage (Aug 2)
In the past, this day was cloudy 69% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Arendal
| Eclipse Visibility From Arendal | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 29, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| 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 |  | |
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