Solar Eclipse 2027
Solar Eclipse 2027 in Bāmyān, Afghanistan
Partial August 2, 2027
On August 2, 2027, Bāmyān will experience a partial solar eclipse with 10.47% of the sun's disc obscured. Maximum eclipse occurs at 15:10 local time, with the sun 45° above the W horizon. While totality won't be reached here, the partial eclipse will be clearly visible with certified eclipse glasses. Use Heliora to preview the eclipse from any vantage point — see the sun's exact position, the duration of each phase, and how the sky changes around you. All times computed from a precision astronomical engine.
14:30
Partial begins
15:10
Maximum
15:49
Partial ends
10.47%
Obscuration
Partial
Type
45°
Sun altitude
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is the solar eclipse in Bāmyān?
- The partial phase begins at 14:30 local time. Maximum eclipse is at 15:10.
- Will the total eclipse be visible from Bāmyān?
- From Bāmyān the eclipse will be partial, with 10.47% of the sun's disc obscured.
- Do I need special glasses?
- Yes — you always need ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses to safely observe a partial eclipse.
- How high will the sun be during the eclipse in Bāmyān?
- The sun will be at 45° altitude at maximum eclipse, toward the W.
- How long is the August 2, 2027 eclipse?
- The partial eclipse lasts about 2-3 hours from first contact to last. Maximum coverage is brief — usually a few minutes around peak.