Eclipse times
Local time in Bertoua on 2 August 2027 (UTC+1).
| Partial eclipse begins | 10:07:29 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 10:49:39 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 11:32:16 |
What you will see
Bertoua is outside the path of totality, so the Sun is never fully covered. At the peak, 10:49:39 local time, the Moon hides 4.4% of the Sun. The partial eclipse starts at 10:07:29 and ends at 11:32:16, 1 h 25 min later.
At the peak the Sun is 66° above the horizon, towards the north-east, so you want a clear view in that direction from Bertoua.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Partial solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 4.4% |
| First to last contact | 1 h 25 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 66° |
| Direction of the Sun | north-east |
| Distance to the path of totality | 2,941 km north-east |
| Time zone | Africa/Douala, UTC+1 |
| Elevation | 665 m |
| Population | 137,993 |
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
The nearest edge of the path of totality is about 2,941 km north-east of Bertoua.
The nearest place on this site with at least a minute of totality is Sīwah, about 3,009 km north-east, where totality lasts 5 m 31 s.
Totality is shortest at the edges of the path and longest along the centre line, so the further inside you go, the longer it lasts.
Eye safety guide: Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses, except during totality.
Nearby places
- Yaoundé (partial, 1.8%)
- Ngaoundéré (partial, 9.7%)
- Foumban (partial, 4.3%)
- Ébolowa (partial, 0.6%)
- Bafoussam (partial, 3.6%)
- Kumbo (partial, 5%)
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