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Solar eclipse of Aug 2, 2027 in Beirut
Partial: 73% of the Sun covered from Beirut, Lebanon, with maximum at 12:58 local time. Times use the city’s reference coordinates, not your precise observing site.
Partial — 73% of the Sun covered
- ◔Partial begins11:40 · Sun at 68°
- ◐Maximum12:58 · Sun at 74°
- ◕Partial ends14:13 · Sun at 64°
🚗 Totality is ~900 km away in Qena, Egypt — 6m 15s of darkness. See its timetable.
🕶 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 Beirut, Lebanon 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 Aug 2, 2027 solar eclipse visible in Beirut, Lebanon?
Yes. Partial: 73% of the Sun covered from Beirut, Lebanon, with maximum at 12:58 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Beirut, Lebanon?
The partial phase begins at 11:40, maximum is at 12:58, and it ends at 14:13 (local time for Beirut, Lebanon).
How much of the Sun is covered in Beirut, Lebanon?
73% of the Sun's disc is covered at maximum.
Where is the nearest totality to Beirut, Lebanon?
About 900 km away in Qena, Egypt, which gets 6m 15s of total darkness.
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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