When will the solar eclipse occur in Asmara?

In Asmara, the eclipse begins at 12:27:44 pm GMT+3 (C1), reaches maximum at 01:36:00 pm GMT+3, and ends at 02:44:15 pm GMT+3 (C4) local time on 2 August 2027.

Will Asmara be in the path of totality?

No. Asmara will see a partial solar eclipse on 2 August 2027, with 87.5% of the sun covered at maximum.

What percentage of the sun will be covered in Asmara?

At maximum eclipse, 87.5% of the sun will be covered as seen from Asmara.

Partial Solar Eclipse · 2 August 2027

Asmara

On 2 August 2027, Asmara (Eritrea) sees a partial solar eclipse.

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Visibility Map — Asmara

Eritrea will see a partial solar eclipse. Click anywhere on the map to see the occultation percentage at that location.

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Timeline

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Asmara · 2 August 2027

C1 — Partial begins12:27:44 pm GMT+3

Maximum eclipse01:36:00 pm GMT+3

C4 — Partial ends02:44:15 pm GMT+3

Live simulation

Eclipse in motion

Watch the Moon cross the Sun from C1 to C4. Play at speed or scrub through the timeline — during the actual eclipse it tracks live.

During eclipse

Normal sky

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What you'll experience

Sky Simulation

Drag the slider to compare the sky before and during totality. At peak, stars appear at midday and the horizon glows in all directions.

≈ Dusk

Sky darkness

−4°C

Temp. drop

2,900 km/h

Moon speed

🌑 Simulated at totality peak

Eritrea

Cities in Eritrea

Assab90%

Massawa90%

Keren88%

Mendefera86%

Barentu83%

Himora78%

Frequently asked questions

When will the solar eclipse occur in Asmara?: In Asmara, the eclipse begins at 12:27:44 pm GMT+3 (C1), reaches maximum at 01:36:00 pm GMT+3, and ends at 02:44:15 pm GMT+3 (C4) local time on 2 August 2027.
Will Asmara be in the path of totality?: No. Asmara will see a partial solar eclipse on 2 August 2027, with 87.5% of the sun covered at maximum.
What percentage of the sun will be covered in Asmara?: At maximum eclipse, 87.5% of the sun will be covered as seen from Asmara.

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