Solar Eclipse 2027
Solar Eclipse 2027 in Kursk, Russia
Partial August 2, 2027
On August 2, 2027, Kursk will experience a partial solar eclipse with 18.53% of the sun's disc obscured. Maximum eclipse occurs at 12:40 local time, with the sun 56° above the S 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.
11:50
Partial begins
12:40
Maximum
13:30
Partial ends
18.53%
Obscuration
Partial
Type
56°
Sun altitude
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is the solar eclipse in Kursk?
- The partial phase begins at 11:50 local time. Maximum eclipse is at 12:40.
- Will the total eclipse be visible from Kursk?
- From Kursk the eclipse will be partial, with 18.53% 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 Kursk?
- The sun will be at 56° altitude at maximum eclipse, toward the S. 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.