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Solar eclipse of Aug 2, 2027 in Kakamega
Partial: 30% of the Sun covered from Kakamega, Kenya, with maximum at 13:54 local time. Times use the city’s reference coordinates, not your precise observing site.
Partial — 30% of the Sun covered
- ◔Partial begins12:45 · Sun at 73°
- ◐Maximum13:54 · Sun at 66°
- ◕Partial ends14:58 · Sun at 53°
🚗 Totality is ~1980 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 Kakamega, Kenya 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 Kakamega, Kenya?
Yes. Partial: 30% of the Sun covered from Kakamega, Kenya, with maximum at 13:54 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Kakamega, Kenya?
The partial phase begins at 12:45, maximum is at 13:54, and it ends at 14:58 (local time for Kakamega, Kenya).
How much of the Sun is covered in Kakamega, Kenya?
30% of the Sun's disc is covered at maximum.
Where is the nearest totality to Kakamega, Kenya?
About 1980 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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