Total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027
Istanbul
Partial eclipse. Partial eclipse: 59.3% of the Sun's disc covered at maximum.
SkyScore 36 / 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%): 65.8° en el momento clave.
Against
- Totality and duration (weight 45%): Parcial: 59.3 % 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
- 59.3%
- Maximum altitude
- 65.8°
- Azimuth
- 161.4°
- Distance to the path
- 1094.8 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 Istanbul?
It starts at 11:27 GMT+3 and ends at 13:50 GMT+3, local time. The maximum is at 12:39 GMT+3.
Is it total in Istanbul?
No. From Istanbul it is partial, with 59.3% of the Sun covered at maximum. A partial eclipse doesn't darken the sky or reveal the corona. The path of totality is about 1095 km away.
Which way should I look?
Towards the south, with the Sun about 66° 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.