Eclipse times
Local time in Mbandaka on 2 August 2027 (UTC+1).
| Partial eclipse begins | 10:41:52 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 11:12:46 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 11:43:14 |
What you will see
Mbandaka is outside the path of totality, so the Sun is never fully covered. At the peak, 11:12:46 local time, the Moon hides 1.6% of the Sun. The partial eclipse starts at 10:41:52 and ends at 11:43:14, 1 h 1 min later.
At the peak the Sun is 70° above the horizon, towards the north-east, so you want a clear view in that direction from Mbandaka.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Partial solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 1.6% |
| First to last contact | 1 h 1 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 70° |
| Direction of the Sun | north-east |
| Distance to the path of totality | 3,108 km north-east |
| Time zone | Africa/Kinshasa, UTC+1 |
| Elevation | 315 m |
| Population | 455,011 |
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 3,108 km north-east of Mbandaka.
The nearest place on this site with at least a minute of totality is Darāw, about 3,135 km north-east, where totality lasts 3 m 08 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
- Gemena (partial, 8.3%)
- Lisala (partial, 8.5%)
- Bumba (partial, 9.9%)
- Kisangani (partial, 10.8%)
- Bimbo (partial, 8.6%)
- Bangui (partial, 9%)
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