Mecca to See 5-Minute Total Solar Eclipse on Aug. 2, 2027
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Updated · طقس العرب · Jun 7
Mecca to See 5-Minute Total Solar Eclipse on Aug. 2, 2027
3 articles · Updated · طقس العرب · Jun 7
Summary
100% of the sun will be obscured over Mecca for about 5 minutes on Aug. 2, 2027, creating afternoon darkness during one of the region’s rarest recent astronomical events.
Astronomical calculations show totality starting at 13:24:06, peaking at 13:26:41 and ending at 13:29:16, after a partial phase begins at 12:01:58 and before it ends at 14:53:25.
The eclipse will spread across much of Saudi Arabia, with total coverage in some western cities including Jeddah, Taif, Abha, Jazan and Al-Baha, while eastern regions are expected to see partial coverage above 60%.
The moon’s full passage across the sun could make stars and planets visible at peak darkness, a spectacle expected to draw astronomy enthusiasts and global media attention.