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Solar eclipse of Aug 2, 2027 in Riga
Partial: 15% of the Sun covered from Riga, Latvia, with maximum at 12:24 local time. Times use the city’s reference coordinates, not your precise observing site.
Partial — 15% of the Sun covered
- ◔Partial begins11:39 · Sun at 46°
- ◐Maximum12:24 · Sun at 49°
- ◕Partial ends13:10 · Sun at 51°
🚗 Totality is ~2780 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 Riga, Latvia 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 Riga, Latvia?
Yes. Partial: 15% of the Sun covered from Riga, Latvia, with maximum at 12:24 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Riga, Latvia?
The partial phase begins at 11:39, maximum is at 12:24, and it ends at 13:10 (local time for Riga, Latvia).
How much of the Sun is covered in Riga, Latvia?
15% of the Sun's disc is covered at maximum.
Where is the nearest totality to Riga, Latvia?
About 2780 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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