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Solar eclipse of Aug 2, 2027 in Zanzibar
Partial: 24% of the Sun covered from Zanzibar, Tanzania, with maximum at 14:12 local time. Every time below is computed for Zanzibar, Tanzania's exact coordinates — to go.
Partial — 24% of the Sun covered
- ◔Partial begins13:10 · Sun at 64°
- ◐Maximum14:12 · Sun at 55°
- ◕Partial ends15:09 · Sun at 44°
🚗 Totality is ~2460 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 simulates this exact eclipse for Zanzibar, Tanzania: the Moon's disc crossing the Sun at the real times above, the sky darkening at totality, or the Moon's shadow racing across Earth seen from space. On eclipse day, the local companion gives you a live countdown and a cloud forecast for eclipse hour.
Eclipse times in nearby cities
FAQ
Is the Aug 2, 2027 solar eclipse visible in Zanzibar, Tanzania?
Yes. Partial: 24% of the Sun covered from Zanzibar, Tanzania, with maximum at 14:12 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Zanzibar, Tanzania?
The partial phase begins at 13:10, maximum is at 14:12, and it ends at 15:09 (local time for Zanzibar, Tanzania).
How much of the Sun is covered in Zanzibar, Tanzania?
24% of the Sun's disc is covered at maximum.
Where is the nearest totality to Zanzibar, Tanzania?
About 2460 km away in Sanaa, Yemen, which gets 2m 34s of total darkness.
Do I need eclipse glasses?
Yes — certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses are required for every partial phase. Only during the brief moments of totality (inside the path) is it safe to look with the naked eye.
Is Space Time free?
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