Solar Eclipse 2027
Solar Eclipse 2027 in Sainte-Marie, Reunion
Partial August 2, 2027
On August 2, 2027, Sainte-Marie will experience a partial solar eclipse with 18.30% of the sun's disc obscured. Maximum eclipse occurs at 15:43 local time, with the sun 28° above the NW 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.
14:55
Partial begins
15:43
Maximum
16:28
Partial ends
18.30%
Obscuration
Partial
Type
28°
Sun altitude
See exactly what the August 2, 2027 eclipse will look like from Sainte-Marie — sun position, peak altitude, and a 3D sky simulation from any vantage point you pick
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is the solar eclipse in Sainte-Marie?
- The partial phase begins at 14:55 local time. Maximum eclipse is at 15:43.
- Will the total eclipse be visible from Sainte-Marie?
- From Sainte-Marie the eclipse will be partial, with 18.30% 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 Sainte-Marie?
- The sun will be at 28° altitude at maximum eclipse, toward the NW.
- 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.