Total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027
Zanzibar
Partial eclipse. Partial eclipse: 23.7% of the Sun's disc covered at maximum.
SkyScore 27 / 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%): 55.1° en el momento clave.
Against
- Totality and duration (weight 45%): Parcial: 23.7 % 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
- 23.7%
- Maximum altitude
- 55.1°
- Azimuth
- 313.7°
- Distance to the path
- 2146.6 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 Zanzibar?
It starts at 13:10 GMT+3 and ends at 15:09 GMT+3, local time. The maximum is at 14:12 GMT+3.
Is it total in Zanzibar?
No. From Zanzibar it is partial, with 23.7% of the Sun covered at maximum. A partial eclipse doesn't darken the sky or reveal the corona. The path of totality is about 2147 km away.
Which way should I look?
Towards the north-west, with the Sun about 55° 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.