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Solar eclipse of Aug 2, 2027 in Douala
Partial: 1% of the Sun covered from Douala, Cameroon, with maximum at 10:36 local time. Times use the city’s reference coordinates, not your precise observing site.
Partial — 1% of the Sun covered
- ◔Partial begins10:09 · Sun at 54°
- ◐Maximum10:36 · Sun at 60°
- ◕Partial ends11:04 · Sun at 66°
🚗 Totality is ~3310 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 Douala, Cameroon 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 Douala, Cameroon?
Yes. Partial: 1% of the Sun covered from Douala, Cameroon, with maximum at 10:36 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Douala, Cameroon?
The partial phase begins at 10:09, maximum is at 10:36, and it ends at 11:04 (local time for Douala, Cameroon).
How much of the Sun is covered in Douala, Cameroon?
1% of the Sun's disc is covered at maximum.
Where is the nearest totality to Douala, Cameroon?
About 3310 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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