Eclipse times
Local time in Yola on 2 August 2027 (UTC+1).
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:41:19 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 10:38:30 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 11:37:35 |
What you will see
Yola is outside the path of totality, so the Sun is never fully covered. At the peak, 10:38:30 local time, the Moon hides 13.1% of the Sun. The partial eclipse starts at 09:41:19 and ends at 11:37:35, 1 h 56 min later.
At the peak the Sun is 65° above the horizon, towards the east, so you want a clear view in that direction from Yola.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Partial solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 13.1% |
| First to last contact | 1 h 56 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 65° |
| Direction of the Sun | east |
| Distance to the path of totality | 2,527 km north-east |
| Time zone | Africa/Lagos, UTC+1 |
| Elevation | 180 m |
| Population | 460,000 |
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 2,527 km north-east of Yola.
The nearest place on this site with at least a minute of totality is Az Zuwaytīnah, about 2,544 km north, where totality lasts 2 m 32 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
- Jimeta (partial, 13.3%)
- Jalingo (partial, 11.3%)
- Mubi (partial, 16.7%)
- Gombe (partial, 14.7%)
- Pindiga (partial, 13.7%)
- Bama (partial, 20.7%)
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