Eclipse times
Local time in AL-khashā upper on 2 August 2027 (UTC+3).
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:29:07 |
|---|---|
| Totality begins | 13:48:23 |
| Maximum eclipse | 13:51:15 |
| Totality ends | 13:54:07 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 15:04:56 |
What you will see
AL-khashā upper is inside the path of totality. At 13:51:15 local time the Moon covers the whole Sun and the daylight drops away for 5 m 44 s. Totality begins at 13:48:23 and ends at 13:54:07.
At the peak the Sun is 63° above the horizon, towards the west, so you want a clear view in that direction from AL-khashā upper.
From first contact to last contact the eclipse lasts 2 h 36 min, so allow time for the partial phases on either side of totality.
The longest totality in Yemen among the places listed here is 6 m 00 s at Bāqim as Sūq. This spot gets 17 s less.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Total solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 100% |
| Totality lasts | 5 m 44 s |
| First to last contact | 2 h 36 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 63° |
| Direction of the Sun | west |
| Distance to the path of totality | Inside the path |
| Time zone | Asia/Aden, UTC+3 |
| Elevation | 1,260 m |
| Population | 1,100 |
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
AL-khashā upper 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
- Khimār (total, 5 m 44 s)
- Aş Şa‘īd (total, 5 m 46 s)
- Ataq (total, 5 m 47 s)
- Nişāb (total, 5 m 44 s)
- Al Maḩfid (total, 5 m 39 s)
- Marbāţ (total, 5 m 18 s)
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