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Solar eclipse of Feb 6, 2027 in Dakar
Partial: 43% of the Sun covered from Dakar, Senegal, with maximum at 17:58 local time. Times use the city’s reference coordinates, not your precise observing site.
Partial — 43% of the Sun covered
- ◔Partial begins16:48 · Sun at 31°
- ◐Maximum17:58 · Sun at 16°
- ◕Partial ends19:01 · Sun at 2°
🕶 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 Dakar, Senegal 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 Dakar, Senegal?
Yes. Partial: 43% of the Sun covered from Dakar, Senegal, with maximum at 17:58 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Dakar, Senegal?
The partial phase begins at 16:48, maximum is at 17:58, and it ends at 19:01 (local time for Dakar, Senegal).
How much of the Sun is covered in Dakar, Senegal?
43% 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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