Eclipse times
Local time in Gjilan on 2 August 2027 (CEST (UTC+2)).
| Partial eclipse begins | 10:15:16 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 11:26:17 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:38:48 |
What you will see
Gjilan is outside the path of totality, so the Sun is never fully covered. At the peak, 11:26:17 local time, the Moon hides 63.8% of the Sun. The partial eclipse starts at 10:15:16 and ends at 12:38:48, 2 h 24 min later.
At the peak the Sun is 61° above the horizon, towards the south-east, so you want a clear view in that direction from Gjilan.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Partial solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 63.8% |
| First to last contact | 2 h 24 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 61° |
| Direction of the Sun | south-east |
| Distance to the path of totality | 988 km south-west |
| Time zone | Europe/Belgrade, CEST (UTC+2) |
| Elevation | 513 m |
| Population | 51,912 |
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 988 km south-west of Gjilan.
The nearest place on this site with at least a minute of totality is Massah, about 1,080 km south, where totality lasts 1 m 06 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
- Vitina (partial, 64.5%)
- Ferizaj (partial, 64.5%)
- Pristina (partial, 63.3%)
- Shtime (partial, 64.4%)
- Kosovo Polje (partial, 63.5%)
- Glogovac (partial, 63.8%)
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