Solar Eclipse 2027
Solar Eclipse 2027 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Partial August 2, 2027
On August 2, 2027, Dar es Salaam will experience a partial solar eclipse with 22.17% of the sun's disc obscured. Maximum eclipse occurs at 14:13 local time, with the sun 54° above the NW 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.
13:12
Partial begins
14:13
Maximum
15:09
Partial ends
22.17%
Obscuration
Partial
Type
54°
Sun altitude
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is the solar eclipse in Dar es Salaam?
- The partial phase begins at 13:12 local time. Maximum eclipse is at 14:13.
- Will the total eclipse be visible from Dar es Salaam?
- From Dar es Salaam the eclipse will be partial, with 22.17% 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 Dar es Salaam?
- The sun will be at 54° altitude at maximum eclipse, toward the NW. The sun will be high in the sky, so terrain blocking is unlikely to be a concern.
- 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.