Eclipse times
Local time in Shimla on 2 August 2027 (UTC+5:30).
| Partial eclipse begins | 15:54:21 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 16:25:00 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 16:54:29 |
What you will see
Shimla is outside the path of totality, so the Sun is never fully covered. At the peak, 16:25:00 local time, the Moon hides 5.2% of the Sun. The partial eclipse starts at 15:54:21 and ends at 16:54:29, 1 h 0 min later.
At the peak the Sun is 35° above the horizon, towards the west, so you want a clear view in that direction from Shimla.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Partial solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 5.2% |
| First to last contact | 1 h 0 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 35° |
| Direction of the Sun | west |
| Distance to the path of totality | 3,378 km south-west |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata, UTC+5:30 |
| Elevation | 2,073 m |
| Population | 173,503 |
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 3,378 km south-west of Shimla.
The nearest place on this site with at least a minute of totality is El Dibir, about 3,423 km south-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
- Chandigarh (partial, 6%)
- Panchkula (partial, 6%)
- Mohali (partial, 6.1%)
- Ambāla (partial, 6.4%)
- Ambala Sadar (partial, 6.4%)
- Khanna (partial, 6.6%)
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