Eclipse times
Local time in Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin on 2 August 2027 (UTC+3).
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:24:09 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 13:38:04 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:45:45 |
What you will see
Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin is outside the path of totality, so the Sun is never fully covered. At the peak, 13:38:04 local time, the Moon hides 61.2% of the Sun. The partial eclipse starts at 12:24:09 and ends at 14:45:45, 2 h 22 min later.
At the peak the Sun is 62° above the horizon, towards the west, so you want a clear view in that direction from Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Partial solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 61.2% |
| First to last contact | 2 h 22 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 62° |
| Direction of the Sun | west |
| Distance to the path of totality | 1,096 km south-west |
| Time zone | Asia/Qatar, UTC+3 |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Population | 54,339 |
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
The nearest edge of the path of totality is about 1,096 km south-west of Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin.
The nearest place on this site with at least a minute of totality is Khubāsh, about 1,131 km south-west, where totality lasts 3 m 42 s.
Totality is shortest at the edges of the path and longest along the centre line, so the further inside you go, the longer it lasts.
Eye safety guide: Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses, except during totality.
Nearby places
- Al Khawr (partial, 60.9%)
- Lusail (partial, 61.6%)
- Umm Şalāl Muḩammad (partial, 61.9%)
- Ar Rayyān (partial, 62.2%)
- Doha (partial, 61.9%)
- Umm Ghuwaylīnah (partial, 62%)
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