Solar Eclipse 2027 in Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia
Total August 2, 2027
On August 2, 2027, Khamis Mushait will experience a total solar eclipse with 100.00% of the sun's disc obscured. Maximum eclipse occurs at 13:37 local time, with the sun 71° above the W horizon. Totality lasts 6m 4s, during which the solar corona and bright stars become visible. The August 2, 2027 eclipse offers up to 6 minutes 22 seconds of totality at greatest eclipse — the longest land totality between 1991 and 2114. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is the solar eclipse in Khamis Mushait?
- The partial phase begins at 12:13 local time. Maximum eclipse is at 13:37.
- Will the total eclipse be visible from Khamis Mushait?
- Yes, Khamis Mushait is within the path of totality. The sun will be completely obscured for 6m 4s — one of the longest totalities of this century.
- Do I need special glasses?
- Yes — ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses are required during partial phases. Only during totality can you look without protection.
- How high will the sun be during the eclipse in Khamis Mushait?
- The sun will be at 71° altitude at maximum eclipse, toward the W. 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?
- From Khamis Mushait, totality lasts 6m 4s. At greatest eclipse over Egypt, the August 2, 2027 totality reaches 6 minutes 22 seconds — the longest totality on land for 123 years (1991–2114).