Eclipse times
Local time in Ile-Ife on 2 August 2027 (UTC+1).
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:37:31 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 10:16:12 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 10:56:50 |
What you will see
Ile-Ife is outside the path of totality, so the Sun is never fully covered. At the peak, 10:16:12 local time, the Moon hides 4.3% of the Sun. The partial eclipse starts at 09:37:31 and ends at 10:56:50, 1 h 19 min later.
At the peak the Sun is 52° above the horizon, towards the east, so you want a clear view in that direction from Ile-Ife.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Partial solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 4.3% |
| First to last contact | 1 h 19 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 52° |
| Direction of the Sun | east |
| Distance to the path of totality | 2,953 km north |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos, UTC+1 |
| Elevation | 295 m |
| Population | 560,000 |
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 2,953 km north of Ile-Ife.
The nearest place on this site with at least a minute of totality is Souk Lahad, about 2,957 km north, where totality lasts 1 m 12 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
- Gbongan (partial, 4.3%)
- Ilesa (partial, 4.7%)
- Ede (partial, 4.8%)
- Osogbo (partial, 4.9%)
- Modakeke (partial, 4.1%)
- Ilobu (partial, 5%)
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