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Solar eclipse of Aug 2, 2027 in Herāt
Partial: 19% of the Sun covered from Herāt, Afghanistan, with maximum at 15:05 local time. Times use the city’s reference coordinates, not your precise observing site.
Partial — 19% of the Sun covered
- ◔Partial begins14:15 · Sun at 61°
- ◐Maximum15:05 · Sun at 51°
- ◕Partial ends15:53 · Sun at 41°
🚗 Totality is ~2630 km away in Mecca, Saudi Arabia — 5m 11s 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 Herāt, Afghanistan 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 Herāt, Afghanistan?
Yes. Partial: 19% of the Sun covered from Herāt, Afghanistan, with maximum at 15:05 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Herāt, Afghanistan?
The partial phase begins at 14:15, maximum is at 15:05, and it ends at 15:53 (local time for Herāt, Afghanistan).
How much of the Sun is covered in Herāt, Afghanistan?
19% of the Sun's disc is covered at maximum.
Where is the nearest totality to Herāt, Afghanistan?
About 2630 km away in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which gets 5m 11s 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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