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Solar eclipse of Aug 2, 2027 in Sofia
Partial: 61% of the Sun covered from Sofia, Bulgaria, with maximum at 12:28 local time. Times use the city’s reference coordinates, not your precise observing site.
Partial — 61% of the Sun covered
- ◔Partial begins11:18 · Sun at 52°
- ◐Maximum12:28 · Sun at 62°
- ◕Partial ends13:40 · Sun at 65°
🚗 Totality is ~1210 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 Sofia, Bulgaria 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 Sofia, Bulgaria?
Yes. Partial: 61% of the Sun covered from Sofia, Bulgaria, with maximum at 12:28 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Sofia, Bulgaria?
The partial phase begins at 11:18, maximum is at 12:28, and it ends at 13:40 (local time for Sofia, Bulgaria).
How much of the Sun is covered in Sofia, Bulgaria?
61% of the Sun's disc is covered at maximum.
Where is the nearest totality to Sofia, Bulgaria?
About 1210 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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