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Solar eclipse of Aug 2, 2027 in Kanpur

Partial: 8% of the Sun covered from Kanpur, India, with maximum at 16:34 local time. Times use the city’s reference coordinates, not your precise observing site.

The eclipse from Kanpur, India

Partial — 8% of the Sun covered

  • ◔Partial begins16:00 · Sun at 37°
  • ◐Maximum16:34 · Sun at 30°
  • ◕Partial ends17:06 · Sun at 23°

🚗 Totality is ~3960 km away in Sanaa, Yemen — 2m 34s of darkness. See its timetable.

🕶 Certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses are required for all partial phases.

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Space Time models this eclipse for Kanpur, India 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.

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FAQ

Is the Aug 2, 2027 solar eclipse visible in Kanpur, India?

Yes. Partial: 8% of the Sun covered from Kanpur, India, with maximum at 16:34 local time.

What time is the eclipse in Kanpur, India?

The partial phase begins at 16:00, maximum is at 16:34, and it ends at 17:06 (local time for Kanpur, India).

How much of the Sun is covered in Kanpur, India?

8% of the Sun's disc is covered at maximum.

Where is the nearest totality to Kanpur, India?

About 3960 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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