Eclipse times
Local time in Mek'ele on 2 August 2027 (UTC+3).
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:15:54 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 13:40:36 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:57:27 |
What you will see
Mek'ele is outside the path of totality, so the Sun is never fully covered. At the peak, 13:40:36 local time, the Moon hides 83.1% of the Sun. The partial eclipse starts at 12:15:54 and ends at 14:57:27, 2 h 42 min later.
At the peak the Sun is 72° above the horizon, towards the west, so you want a clear view in that direction from Mek'ele.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Partial solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 83.1% |
| First to last contact | 2 h 42 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 72° |
| Direction of the Sun | west |
| Distance to the path of totality | 483 km north-east |
| Time zone | Africa/Addis Ababa, UTC+3 |
| Elevation | 2,068 m |
| Population | 457,900 |
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 483 km north-east of Mek'ele.
The nearest place on this site with at least a minute of totality is Jizan, about 501 km north-east, where totality lasts 3 m 06 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
- Dolo (partial, 83.6%)
- Wik’ro (partial, 84.4%)
- Ābīy Ādī (partial, 81.9%)
- Idaga Hamus (partial, 85.6%)
- Maych’ew (partial, 81%)
- Mehoni (partial, 81.3%)
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