Eclipse times
Local time in Ash-Shaqīq on 2 August 2027 (UTC+3).
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:13:00 |
|---|---|
| Totality begins | 13:35:00 |
| Maximum eclipse | 13:37:24 |
| Totality ends | 13:39:47 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:54:08 |
What you will see
Ash-Shaqīq is inside the path of totality. At 13:37:24 local time the Moon covers the whole Sun and the daylight drops away for 4 m 47 s. Totality begins at 13:35:00 and ends at 13:39:47.
At the peak the Sun is 71° above the horizon, towards the west, so you want a clear view in that direction from Ash-Shaqīq.
From first contact to last contact the eclipse lasts 2 h 41 min, so allow time for the partial phases on either side of totality.
The longest totality in Saudi Arabia among the places listed here is 6 m 11 s at Al Līth. This spot gets 1 m 24 s less.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Total solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 100% |
| Totality lasts | 4 m 47 s |
| First to last contact | 2 h 41 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 71° |
| Direction of the Sun | west |
| Distance to the path of totality | Inside the path |
| Time zone | Asia/Riyadh, UTC+3 |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Population | 4,275 |
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
Ash-Shaqīq 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
- Ad Darb (total, 5 m 17 s)
- Dhahabān (total, 4 m 53 s)
- Mislīyah (total, 5 m 16 s)
- Abha (total, 6 m 04 s)
- Al-Juwain (total, 5 m 48 s)
- Şabyā (total, 4 m 35 s)
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