Eclipse times
Local time in Simav on 2 August 2027 (UTC+3).
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:26:38 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 12:40:58 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 13:54:58 |
What you will see
Simav is outside the path of totality, so the Sun is never fully covered. At the peak, 12:40:58 local time, the Moon hides 66.2% of the Sun. The partial eclipse starts at 11:26:38 and ends at 13:54:58, 2 h 28 min later.
At the peak the Sun is 68° above the horizon, towards the south, so you want a clear view in that direction from Simav.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Partial solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 66.2% |
| First to last contact | 2 h 28 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 68° |
| Direction of the Sun | south |
| Distance to the path of totality | 924 km south-west |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul, UTC+3 |
| Elevation | 826 m |
| Population | 34,909 |
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 924 km south-west of Simav.
The nearest place on this site with at least a minute of totality is Massah, about 966 km south-west, where totality lasts 1 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
- Demirci (partial, 66.9%)
- Gediz (partial, 65.9%)
- Emet (partial, 64.8%)
- Uşak (partial, 67%)
- Dursunbey (partial, 65%)
- Kula (partial, 68.7%)
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