Total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027
Madurai
Partial eclipse. Partial eclipse: 46.5% 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%): 23.5° en el momento clave.
Against
- Totality and duration (weight 45%): Parcial: 46.5 % 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
- 46.5%
- Maximum altitude
- 23.5°
- Azimuth
- 285.2°
- Distance to the path
- 1610 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 Madurai?
It starts at 16:01 GMT+5:30 and ends at 17:48 GMT+5:30, local time. The maximum is at 16:57 GMT+5:30.
Is it total in Madurai?
No. From Madurai it is partial, with 46.5% of the Sun covered at maximum. A partial eclipse doesn't darken the sky or reveal the corona. The path of totality is about 1610 km away.
Which way should I look?
Towards the west, with the Sun about 24° 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.