Eclipse times
Local time in Aïn Fakroun on 2 August 2027 (CET (UTC+1)).
| Partial eclipse begins | 08:52:00 |
|---|---|
| Totality begins | 10:02:57 |
| Maximum eclipse | 10:04:50 |
| Totality ends | 10:06:43 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 11:23:15 |
What you will see
Aïn Fakroun is inside the path of totality. At 10:04:50 local time the Moon covers the whole Sun and the daylight drops away for 3 m 46 s. Totality begins at 10:02:57 and ends at 10:06:43.
At the peak the Sun is 52° above the horizon, towards the east, so you want a clear view in that direction from Aïn Fakroun.
From first contact to last contact the eclipse lasts 2 h 31 min, so allow time for the partial phases on either side of totality.
The longest totality in Algeria among the places listed here is 5 m 30 s at Arris. This spot gets 1 m 45 s less.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Total solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 100% |
| Totality lasts | 3 m 46 s |
| First to last contact | 2 h 31 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 52° |
| Direction of the Sun | east |
| Distance to the path of totality | Inside the path |
| Time zone | Africa/Algiers, CET (UTC+1) |
| Elevation | 953 m |
| Population | 48,804 |
Times are for the centre of the Sun and are predictions. Mountains on the Moon’s edge can shift contact times and the length of totality by a few seconds, and more near the edge of the path.
Seeing totality
Aïn Fakroun is inside the path, so you do not need to travel. Totality is longest on the centre line and shorter towards the edges.
Eye safety guide: Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses, except during totality.
Nearby places
- Aïn Kercha (total, 4 m 05 s)
- Oum el Bouaghi (total, 4 m 06 s)
- Aïn M’Lila (total, 3 m 35 s)
- ’Aïn Abid (total, 1 m 19 s)
- El Khroub (total, 1 m 17 s)
- Ali Mendjeli (total, 1 m 49 s)
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