Change event: Solar eclipsesTotal solar eclipse of 2 August 2027

Total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027

Dar es Salaam

Partial eclipse. Partial eclipse: 22.2% of the Sun's disc covered at maximum.

SkyScore 26 / 100

How good this point is for watching the event, calculated by Astrovents. It doesn't measure services or opinions.

Why this score? Calculated

In favour

  • Altitude above the horizon (weight 15%): 54.4° en el momento clave.

Against

  • Totality and duration (weight 45%): Parcial: 22.2 % de ocultación. No hay totalidad.

No data (they neither add nor subtract; they lower confidence)

  • Cloud cover (weight 30%): Sin climatología disponible para este punto.
  • Local horizon (weight 10%): Horizonte local sin medir.

Confidence: 60% of the weights have data. Model astroscore-0.2. It's an Astrovents calculation: it doesn't include community ratings or sponsorship.

Obscuration
22.2%
Maximum altitude
54.4°
Azimuth
314°
Distance to the path
2195.7 km

Local times

  • First contact: partial phase begins
  • Maximum
  • Fourth contact: partial phase ends

Calculated with astronomy-engine for these coordinates. Terrain and horizon obstacles are not taken into account. Town coordinates: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0).

Frequently asked questions

What time is the eclipse in Dar es Salaam?

It starts at 13:12 GMT+3 and ends at 15:09 GMT+3, local time. The maximum is at 14:13 GMT+3.

Is it total in Dar es Salaam?

No. From Dar es Salaam it is partial, with 22.2% of the Sun covered at maximum. A partial eclipse doesn't darken the sky or reveal the corona. The path of totality is about 2196 km away.

Which way should I look?

Towards the north-west, with the Sun about 54° above the horizon at maximum. Find a spot with a clear horizon in that direction.

Do I need glasses to watch it?

Yes. Wear ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses during all the partial phases; sunglasses are not enough. There is no totality from here: don't take them off at any point.

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