Eclipse times
Local time in Ar Rawḑ on 2 August 2027 (UTC+3).
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:21:59 |
|---|---|
| Totality begins | 13:42:12 |
| Maximum eclipse | 13:45:08 |
| Totality ends | 13:48:04 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 15:00:08 |
What you will see
Ar Rawḑ is inside the path of totality. At 13:45:08 local time the Moon covers the whole Sun and the daylight drops away for 5 m 52 s. Totality begins at 13:42:12 and ends at 13:48:04.
At the peak the Sun is 67° above the horizon, towards the west, so you want a clear view in that direction from Ar Rawḑ.
From first contact to last contact the eclipse lasts 2 h 38 min, so allow time for the partial phases on either side of totality.
The longest totality in Yemen among the places listed here is 6 m 00 s at Bāqim as Sūq. This spot gets 8 s less.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Total solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 100% |
| Totality lasts | 5 m 52 s |
| First to last contact | 2 h 38 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 67° |
| Direction of the Sun | west |
| Distance to the path of totality | Inside the path |
| Time zone | Asia/Aden, UTC+3 |
| Elevation | 1,099 m |
| Population | 0 |
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
Ar Rawḑ 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
- Al Ḩazm (total, 5 m 54 s)
- Al Ghayl (total, 5 m 51 s)
- Majzar (total, 5 m 41 s)
- Al Maşlūb (total, 5 m 52 s)
- Al Matūn (total, 5 m 52 s)
- Ḩişn Banī Sa‘d (total, 5 m 51 s)
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