Solar Eclipse 2027
Solar Eclipse 2027 in Nioko I, Burkina Faso
Partial August 2, 2027
On August 2, 2027, Nioko I will experience a partial solar eclipse with 14.48% of the sun's disc obscured. Maximum eclipse occurs at 08:56 local time, with the sun 43° above the ENE 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.
08:06
Partial begins
08:56
Maximum
09:51
Partial ends
14.48%
Obscuration
Partial
Type
43°
Sun altitude
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is the solar eclipse in Nioko I?
- The partial phase begins at 08:06 local time. Maximum eclipse is at 08:56.
- Will the total eclipse be visible from Nioko I?
- From Nioko I the eclipse will be partial, with 14.48% 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 Nioko I?
- The sun will be at 43° altitude at maximum eclipse, toward the ENE.
- 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.