Eclipse times
Local time in Sekondi-Takoradi on 2 August 2027 (UTC+0).
| Partial eclipse begins | 08:51:11 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 09:01:22 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 09:11:24 |
What you will see
Sekondi-Takoradi is outside the path of totality, so the Sun is never fully covered. At the peak, 09:01:22 local time, the Moon hides 0.1% of the Sun. The partial eclipse starts at 08:51:11 and ends at 09:11:24, 20 min later.
At the peak the Sun is 41° above the horizon, towards the east, so you want a clear view in that direction from Sekondi-Takoradi.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Partial solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 0.1% |
| First to last contact | 20 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 41° |
| Direction of the Sun | east |
| Distance to the path of totality | 3,305 km north |
| Time zone | Africa/Accra, UTC+0 |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Population | 138,872 |
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 3,305 km north of Sekondi-Takoradi.
The nearest place on this site with at least a minute of totality is Oujda, about 3,309 km north, where totality lasts 1 m 02 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
- Takoradi (partial, 0.1%)
- Sekondi (partial, 0.1%)
- Cape Coast (partial, 0.2%)
- Twifu Praso (partial, 0.6%)
- Obuase (partial, 1.3%)
- Amanfrom (partial, 0.6%)
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