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Solar eclipse of Aug 2, 2027 in Onitsha
Partial: 3% of the Sun covered from Onitsha, Nigeria, with maximum at 10:24 local time. Times use the city’s reference coordinates, not your precise observing site.
Partial — 3% of the Sun covered
- ◔Partial begins09:49 · Sun at 47°
- ◐Maximum10:24 · Sun at 55°
- ◕Partial ends11:00 · Sun at 63°
🚗 Totality is ~3210 km away in Benghazi, Libya — 6m 13s 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 Onitsha, Nigeria 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 Onitsha, Nigeria?
Yes. Partial: 3% of the Sun covered from Onitsha, Nigeria, with maximum at 10:24 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Onitsha, Nigeria?
The partial phase begins at 09:49, maximum is at 10:24, and it ends at 11:00 (local time for Onitsha, Nigeria).
How much of the Sun is covered in Onitsha, Nigeria?
3% of the Sun's disc is covered at maximum.
Where is the nearest totality to Onitsha, Nigeria?
About 3210 km away in Benghazi, Libya, which gets 6m 13s 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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