Eclipse times
Local time in Wau on 2 August 2027 (UTC+2).
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:10:54 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 12:26:37 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 13:37:47 |
What you will see
Wau is outside the path of totality, so the Sun is never fully covered. At the peak, 12:26:37 local time, the Moon hides 34.6% of the Sun. The partial eclipse starts at 11:10:54 and ends at 13:37:47, 2 h 27 min later.
At the peak the Sun is 80° above the horizon, towards the north, so you want a clear view in that direction from Wau.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Partial solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 34.6% |
| First to last contact | 2 h 27 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 80° |
| Direction of the Sun | north |
| Distance to the path of totality | 1,781 km north-east |
| Time zone | Africa/Juba, UTC+2 |
| Elevation | 440 m |
| Population | 127,384 |
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 1,781 km north-east of Wau.
The nearest place on this site with at least a minute of totality is Hala'ib, about 1,862 km north-east, where totality lasts 5 m 19 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
- Winejok (partial, 37.5%)
- Malakal (partial, 49.1%)
- Yei (partial, 30.6%)
- Juba (partial, 34.9%)
- Bakwa (partial, 23.4%)
- El Daein (partial, 41.8%)
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