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Solar eclipse of Aug 2, 2027 in Tirunelveli
Partial: 51% of the Sun covered from Tirunelveli, India, with maximum at 16:58 local time. Times use the city’s reference coordinates, not your precise observing site.
Partial — 51% of the Sun covered
- ◔Partial begins16:01 · Sun at 37°
- ◐Maximum16:58 · Sun at 23°
- ◕Partial ends17:51 · Sun at 11°
🚗 Totality is ~3720 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 Tirunelveli, India 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 Tirunelveli, India?
Yes. Partial: 51% of the Sun covered from Tirunelveli, India, with maximum at 16:58 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Tirunelveli, India?
The partial phase begins at 16:01, maximum is at 16:58, and it ends at 17:51 (local time for Tirunelveli, India).
How much of the Sun is covered in Tirunelveli, India?
51% of the Sun's disc is covered at maximum.
Where is the nearest totality to Tirunelveli, India?
About 3720 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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