Partial eclipse begins12:13:03
Totality13:34:05 to 13:40:12
Partial eclipse ends14:53:39
Eclipse times in Abha
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:13:03 |
|---|---|
| Totality begins | 13:34:05 |
| Maximum eclipse | 13:37:08 |
| Totality ends | 13:40:12 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:53:39 |
| Duration of totality | 6m 08s |
| Sun’s height at maximum | 71° |
| Sun’s direction at maximum | 272° (W) |
Local time, UTC+3, for the town centre at 18.2164, 42.5053. Times can shift by a few seconds across town. How we calculate.
Where to look
The Sun will be very high, 71° above the horizon and slightly to the west, so almost any open space works, including courtyards and hotel roofs. The challenge is heat rather than the view: you will be looking almost straight up in the early afternoon, so a reclining chair and shade before and after totality make a big difference.
Watching the eclipse in Abha
Abha is the capital of the Asir mountains, a popular summer escape with mild temperatures.
Getting to Abha
Abha International Airport has domestic and some international flights.
Questions about the eclipse in Abha
- Is Abha in the path of totality?
- Yes. Abha is inside the path of the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027, so the Sun will be completely covered.
- How long will totality last in Abha?
- About 6m 08s, from 13:34:05 to 13:40:12 local time (UTC+3), calculated for the town centre.
- Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from Abha?
- During totality the Sun will be 71 degrees above the horizon towards the west. Choose a spot with a clear view in that direction.
- When should I put my eclipse glasses on and take them off?
- Wear them from 12:13:03, when the partial eclipse begins. Take them off only at 13:34:05, when the Sun is completely covered, and put them back on at 13:40:12, as soon as the first bright point of sunlight returns.