Solar Eclipse 2026

Solar Eclipse 2026 in Kano, Nigeria

Not visible   August 12, 2026

The solar eclipse of August 12, 2026 is not visible from Kano, Nigeria. The moon's shadow does not reach this location during the eclipse.

The nearest city where the eclipse is visible is Ayorou, Niger (876 km away, 47% obscuration).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2026 solar eclipse visible from Kano?
No, the August 12, 2026 solar eclipse is not visible from Kano. The moon's shadow does not reach this location.
When is the next solar eclipse visible from Kano?
The next solar eclipse visible from Kano is a partial eclipse on February 6, 2027.

Next Solar Eclipse Visible from Kano

The next solar eclipse visible from this location is a partial eclipse on February 6, 2027.

Next Total Eclipse: August 2, 2027

The next total solar eclipse comes less than a year later, on August 2, 2027 — the longest land totality between 1991 and 2114, reaching 6m 22s near Luxor, Egypt. The path of totality crosses southern Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia.

Nearest Cities Where the Eclipse Is Visible