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Solar eclipse of Aug 2, 2027 in Colombo
Partial: 52% of the Sun covered from Colombo, Sri Lanka, with maximum at 17:01 local time. Times use the city’s reference coordinates, not your precise observing site.
Partial — 52% of the Sun covered
- ◔Partial begins16:05 · Sun at 33°
- ◐Maximum17:01 · Sun at 20°
- ◕Partial ends17:53 · Sun at 8°
🚗 Totality is ~4010 km away in Sanaa, Yemen — 2m 34s 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 Colombo, Sri Lanka 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 Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Yes. Partial: 52% of the Sun covered from Colombo, Sri Lanka, with maximum at 17:01 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Colombo, Sri Lanka?
The partial phase begins at 16:05, maximum is at 17:01, and it ends at 17:53 (local time for Colombo, Sri Lanka).
How much of the Sun is covered in Colombo, Sri Lanka?
52% of the Sun's disc is covered at maximum.
Where is the nearest totality to Colombo, Sri Lanka?
About 4010 km away in Sanaa, Yemen, which gets 2m 34s 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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