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Solar eclipse of Feb 6, 2027 in Lagos
Annular: 5m 30s ring of fire from Lagos, Nigeria, with maximum at 18:52 local time. Times use the city’s reference coordinates, not your precise observing site.
ANNULAR — 5m 30s of ring phase; the Sun is not fully covered
- ◔Partial begins17:44 · Sun at 16°
- ●Annularity18:49 – 18:55 (5m 30s)
- ◐Maximum18:52 · Sun at 1°
- ◕Partial ends19:53 · Sun at -14°
⚠ The Sun sets mid-eclipse from Lagos, Nigeria — you'll see the first part of the eclipse low over the horizon.
🕶 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 Lagos, Nigeria 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 Lagos, Nigeria?
Yes. Annular: 5m 30s ring of fire from Lagos, Nigeria, with maximum at 18:52 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Lagos, Nigeria?
The partial phase begins at 17:44, maximum is at 18:52, and it ends at 19:53 (local time for Lagos, Nigeria). Annularity lasts from 18:49 to 18:55.
How much of the Sun is covered in Lagos, Nigeria?
84% 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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