Eclipse times
Local time in Kabinda on 2 August 2027 (UTC+2).
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:25:04 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 12:42:00 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:58:40 |
What you will see
Kabinda is outside the path of totality, so the Sun is never fully covered. At the peak, 12:42:00 local time, the Moon hides 0.3% of the Sun. The partial eclipse starts at 12:25:04 and ends at 12:58:40, 34 min later.
At the peak the Sun is 66° above the horizon, towards the north, so you want a clear view in that direction from Kabinda.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Partial solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 0.3% |
| First to last contact | 34 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 66° |
| Direction of the Sun | north |
| Distance to the path of totality | 3,218 km north-east |
| Time zone | Africa/Lubumbashi, UTC+2 |
| Elevation | 884 m |
| Population | 219,396 |
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 3,218 km north-east of Kabinda.
The nearest place on this site with at least a minute of totality is Shibām, about 3,220 km north-east, 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
- Kindu (partial, 5.6%)
- Kalemie (partial, 5.3%)
- Uvira (partial, 9.7%)
- Bukavu (partial, 11%)
- Kisangani (partial, 10.8%)
- Butembo (partial, 17.5%)
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