Solar Eclipse 2027 in Gaza, Palestinian Territory
Partial August 2, 2027
On August 2, 2027, Gaza will experience a partial solar eclipse with 82.96% of the sun's disc obscured. Maximum eclipse occurs at 12:59 local time, with the sun 76° above the SSW horizon. While totality won't be reached here, the partial eclipse will be clearly visible with certified eclipse glasses. From the city centre, the sun at maximum clears the measured terrain horizon by 75.5°. All times computed from a precision astronomical engine.
Terrain and weather odds in Gaza
At maximum eclipse the sun stands 76° high toward the SSW (191°). The measured terrain horizon in that direction, seen from the city centre, is 0.5°. The sun clears it by 75.5°, so terrain will not hide the eclipse maximum from the centre of Gaza.
Around 12:00 local time, the hour of maximum eclipse, 87% of hours between 30 July and 5 August had clear skies (cloud cover of 20% or less) across 20 years of ERA5 reanalysis, 2005 to 2024. These are historical odds, not a forecast.
Computed at the city's GeoNames coordinate (ground 42 m, eye height 1.7 m) with a 30 km, 360-direction ray-cast over AWS Terrarium elevation data at about 110 m resolution. Buildings and trees are not modelled. Method and accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is the solar eclipse in Gaza?
- The partial phase begins at 11:39 local time. Maximum eclipse is at 12:59.
- Will the total eclipse be visible from Gaza?
- From Gaza the eclipse will be partial, with 82.96% 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 Gaza?
- The sun will be at 76° altitude at maximum eclipse, toward the SSW. From the city centre, the sun at maximum clears the measured terrain horizon by 75.5°.
- 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.
- How likely are clear skies in Gaza on August 2?
- Historically, 87% of early-August hours at 12:00 local time were clear (20% cloud cover or less) in 20 years of ERA5 reanalysis (2005 to 2024). That is climatology, not a forecast for 2027.