Eclipse times
Local time in Kishanganj on 2 August 2027 (UTC+5:30).
| Partial eclipse begins | 16:16:44 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 16:38:32 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 16:59:49 |
What you will see
Kishanganj is outside the path of totality, so the Sun is never fully covered. At the peak, 16:38:32 local time, the Moon hides 2.4% of the Sun. The partial eclipse starts at 16:16:44 and ends at 16:59:49, 43 min later.
At the peak the Sun is 22° above the horizon, towards the west, so you want a clear view in that direction from Kishanganj.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Partial solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 2.4% |
| First to last contact | 43 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 22° |
| Direction of the Sun | west |
| Distance to the path of totality | 3,690 km south-west |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata, UTC+5:30 |
| Elevation | 57 m |
| Population | 105,782 |
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 3,690 km south-west of Kishanganj.
The nearest place on this site with at least a minute of totality is El Dibir, about 4,161 km west, where totality lasts 3 m 26 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
- Rāiganj (partial, 2.7%)
- Purnia (partial, 3%)
- Katihar (partial, 3.1%)
- Siliguri (partial, 1.6%)
- Jalpāiguri (partial, 1.6%)
- Dārjiling (partial, 1.4%)
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