Eclipse times
Local time in Al-Juwain on 2 August 2027 (UTC+3).
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:15:08 |
|---|---|
| Totality begins | 13:36:16 |
| Maximum eclipse | 13:39:10 |
| Totality ends | 13:42:03 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:55:26 |
What you will see
Al-Juwain is inside the path of totality. At 13:39:10 local time the Moon covers the whole Sun and the daylight drops away for 5 m 48 s. Totality begins at 13:36:16 and ends at 13:42:03.
At the peak the Sun is 70° above the horizon, towards the west, so you want a clear view in that direction from Al-Juwain.
From first contact to last contact the eclipse lasts 2 h 40 min, so allow time for the partial phases on either side of totality.
The longest totality in Saudi Arabia among the places listed here is 6 m 11 s at Al Līth. This spot gets 23 s less.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Total solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 100% |
| Totality lasts | 5 m 48 s |
| First to last contact | 2 h 40 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 70° |
| Direction of the Sun | west |
| Distance to the path of totality | Inside the path |
| Time zone | Asia/Riyadh, UTC+3 |
| Elevation | 950 m |
| Population | 3,500 |
Times are for the centre of the Sun and are predictions. Mountains on the Moon’s edge can shift contact times and the length of totality by a few seconds, and more near the edge of the path.
Seeing totality
Al-Juwain is inside the path, so you do not need to travel. Totality is longest on the centre line and shorter towards the edges.
Eye safety guide: Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses, except during totality.
Nearby places
- Mislīyah (total, 5 m 16 s)
- Fayfā’ (total, 5 m 46 s)
- Ash Shuqayrī (total, 5 m 02 s)
- Ḑamad (total, 4 m 51 s)
- Şabyā (total, 4 m 35 s)
- Az̧ Z̧abyah (total, 4 m 36 s)
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