Eclipse times
Local time in Karnobat on 2 August 2027 (EEST (UTC+3)).
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:24:35 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 12:34:44 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 13:45:11 |
What you will see
Karnobat is outside the path of totality, so the Sun is never fully covered. At the peak, 12:34:44 local time, the Moon hides 56.3% of the Sun. The partial eclipse starts at 11:24:35 and ends at 13:45:11, 2 h 21 min later.
At the peak the Sun is 63° above the horizon, towards the south-east, so you want a clear view in that direction from Karnobat.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Partial solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 56.3% |
| First to last contact | 2 h 21 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 63° |
| Direction of the Sun | south-east |
| Distance to the path of totality | 1,194 km south-west |
| Time zone | Europe/Sofia, EEST (UTC+3) |
| Elevation | 208 m |
| Population | 19,709 |
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 1,194 km south-west of Karnobat.
The nearest place on this site with at least a minute of totality is Massah, about 1,196 km south-west, 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
- Aytos (partial, 55.8%)
- Burgas (partial, 56.2%)
- Yambol (partial, 57.6%)
- Sliven (partial, 57%)
- Shumen (partial, 54.2%)
- Targovishte (partial, 54.7%)
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