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Solar eclipse of Aug 2, 2027 in Kuala Lumpur
Partial: 36% of the Sun covered from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with maximum at 19:36 local time. Times use the city’s reference coordinates, not your precise observing site.
Partial — 36% of the Sun covered
- ◔Partial begins18:51 · Sun at 8°
- ◐Maximum19:36 · Sun at -2°
- ◕Partial ends20:17 · Sun at -12°
⚠ The Sun is below the horizon at maximum from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — you'll see the early phases before sunset, not the peak.
🚗 Totality is ~6460 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 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 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 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?
Yes. Partial: 36% of the Sun covered from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with maximum at 19:36 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?
The partial phase begins at 18:51, maximum is at 19:36, and it ends at 20:17 (local time for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia).
How much of the Sun is covered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?
36% of the Sun's disc is covered at maximum.
Where is the nearest totality to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?
About 6460 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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