Partial eclipse begins08:56:08
Maximum, 97.0% covered10:09:57
Partial eclipse ends11:28:33
Eclipse times in Tunis
| Partial eclipse begins | 08:56:08 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 10:09:57 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 11:28:33 |
| Sun covered at maximum | 97.0% |
| Sun’s height at maximum | 55° |
| Sun’s direction at maximum | 113° (ESE) |
Local time, UTC+1, for the town centre at 36.8065, 10.1815. Times can shift by a few seconds across town. How we calculate.
Where to look
The Sun will be 55° above the horizon towards the east-south-east. That is roughly the height of a raised fist held at arm’s length, stacked 6 times above the horizon. Pick a spot with nothing tall on that side: a beach or hillside facing east-south-east is ideal, while narrow streets and tall buildings to the east-south-east can block the view.
Where to go for totality
The nearest place to see the total eclipse from Tunis is Kasserine or Sfax, about 3 to 4 hours by road. If you can make the trip, leave the evening before: roads into the path are expected to be very busy on the morning of the eclipse.
Questions about the eclipse in Tunis
- Will there be a total eclipse in Tunis?
- No. Tunis is outside the path of totality. At most 97.0% of the Sun will be covered, at 10:09:57 local time (UTC+1).
- Where is the nearest place to see totality from Tunis?
- The nearest practical option is Kasserine or Sfax, about 3 to 4 hours by road.
- Do I need eclipse glasses in Tunis?
- Yes, for the whole eclipse. Because the Sun is never completely covered here, it is never safe to look at it without certified eclipse glasses.