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Solar eclipse of Aug 2, 2027 in Benin City
Partial: 3% of the Sun covered from Benin City, Nigeria, with maximum at 10:20 local time. Times use the city’s reference coordinates, not your precise observing site.
Partial — 3% of the Sun covered
- ◔Partial begins09:46 · Sun at 45°
- ◐Maximum10:20 · Sun at 53°
- ◕Partial ends10:55 · Sun at 61°
🚗 Totality is ~3250 km away in Benghazi, Libya — 6m 13s 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 Benin City, 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 Aug 2, 2027 solar eclipse visible in Benin City, Nigeria?
Yes. Partial: 3% of the Sun covered from Benin City, Nigeria, with maximum at 10:20 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Benin City, Nigeria?
The partial phase begins at 09:46, maximum is at 10:20, and it ends at 10:55 (local time for Benin City, Nigeria).
How much of the Sun is covered in Benin City, Nigeria?
3% of the Sun's disc is covered at maximum.
Where is the nearest totality to Benin City, Nigeria?
About 3250 km away in Benghazi, Libya, which gets 6m 13s 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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