Solar Eclipse 2027 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Partial August 2, 2027
On August 2, 2027, Riyadh will experience a partial solar eclipse with 75.67% of the sun's disc obscured. Maximum eclipse occurs at 13:32 local time, with the sun 67° above the WSW 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 66.8°. All times computed from a precision astronomical engine.
Terrain and weather odds in Riyadh
At maximum eclipse the sun stands 67° high toward the WSW (257°). The measured terrain horizon in that direction, seen from the city centre, is 0.4°. The sun clears it by 66.8°, so terrain will not hide the eclipse maximum from the centre of Riyadh.
Around 13:00 local time, the hour of maximum eclipse, 69% 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 612 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 Riyadh?
- The partial phase begins at 12:13 local time. Maximum eclipse is at 13:32.
- Will the total eclipse be visible from Riyadh?
- From Riyadh the eclipse will be partial, with 75.67% 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 Riyadh?
- The sun will be at 67° altitude at maximum eclipse, toward the WSW. From the city centre, the sun at maximum clears the measured terrain horizon by 66.8°.
- 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 Riyadh on August 2?
- Historically, 69% of early-August hours at 13:00 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.