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Solar eclipse of Feb 6, 2027 in Benoni
Partial: 6% of the Sun covered from Benoni, South Africa, with maximum at 19:08 local time. Times use the city’s reference coordinates, not your precise observing site.
Partial — 6% of the Sun covered
- ◔Partial begins18:36 · Sun at 4°
- ◐Maximum19:08 · Sun at -3°
- ◕Partial ends19:39 · Sun at -9°
⚠ The Sun is below the horizon at maximum from Benoni, South Africa — you'll see the early phases before sunset, not the peak.
🕶 Certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses are required for all partial phases.
Watch it in 3D — before the day, or on it
Space Time models this eclipse for Benoni, South Africa using Astronomy Engine. Local terrain, atmospheric conditions and shadow-limb assumptions can affect a real observing site, especially near a path edge. The dated 3D view is a simulation, not a live camera feed. Weather is available only within the forecast window. Review NASA’s eclipse-viewing safety guidance before observing.
Eclipse times in nearby cities
FAQ
Is the Feb 6, 2027 solar eclipse visible in Benoni, South Africa?
Yes. Partial: 6% of the Sun covered from Benoni, South Africa, with maximum at 19:08 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Benoni, South Africa?
The partial phase begins at 18:36, maximum is at 19:08, and it ends at 19:39 (local time for Benoni, South Africa).
How much of the Sun is covered in Benoni, South Africa?
6% of the Sun's disc is covered at maximum.
Do I need eclipse glasses?
Use eclipse viewers meeting ISO 12312-2 for all partial and annular phases. Remove them only during complete totality inside the total eclipse path. Ordinary sunglasses are not suitable. Cameras, binoculars and telescopes need appropriate front-mounted solar filters; see NASA’s viewing-safety guidance.
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