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Solar eclipse of Aug 2, 2027 in Kumasi
Partial: 2% of the Sun covered from Kumasi, Ghana, with maximum at 09:00 local time. Times use the city’s reference coordinates, not your precise observing site.
Partial — 2% of the Sun covered
- ◔Partial begins08:32 · Sun at 35°
- ◐Maximum09:00 · Sun at 42°
- ◕Partial ends09:29 · Sun at 49°
🚗 Totality is ~3170 km away in Nador, Morocco — 4m 22s 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 Kumasi, Ghana 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 Kumasi, Ghana?
Yes. Partial: 2% of the Sun covered from Kumasi, Ghana, with maximum at 09:00 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Kumasi, Ghana?
The partial phase begins at 08:32, maximum is at 09:00, and it ends at 09:29 (local time for Kumasi, Ghana).
How much of the Sun is covered in Kumasi, Ghana?
2% of the Sun's disc is covered at maximum.
Where is the nearest totality to Kumasi, Ghana?
About 3170 km away in Nador, Morocco, which gets 4m 22s 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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