Annular solar eclipse of 6 February 2027 in Accra
In Accra, Ghana, the annular solar eclipse of 6 February 2027 will be annular, with 84% of the sun covered at maximum, at 17:52 (local time). It begins at 16:41 and ends at 18:54; at maximum, the sun is 4° above the horizon, in the west-southwest. Accra lies in the path of annularity: 5 mins, 25 secs of annularity.
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Eclipse times in Accra (local time)
| Phase | Time | Altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 16:41 | 21° | west-southwest (251°) |
| Annularity begins | 17:49 | 5° | west-southwest (254°) |
| Maximum eclipse | 17:52 | 4° | west-southwest (254°) |
| Annularity ends | 17:55 | 3° | west-southwest (254°) |
| Eclipse ends | 18:54 | below the horizon | west-southwest (255°) |
Safe viewing
Never look at the sun without eye protection, even when it is almost completely covered: use eclipse glasses that meet the ISO 12312-2 standard, a solar filter over the front of your lens, or project the sun through a pinhole. Sunglasses do not protect your eyes. Only totality, during its few minutes, is safe to watch with the naked eye.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the annular solar eclipse of 6 February 2027 in Accra?
It begins at 16:41, peaks at 17:52 and ends at 18:54, local time.
How much of the sun will be covered in Accra?
84% at maximum: the eclipse is annular there.
Will annularity be visible from Accra?
Yes, Accra lies within the central path.
Worldwide map and times for this eclipse → · Sunrise and sunset in Accra →
Other cities
- Cayenne 8%
- Dakar 42%
- Abidjan 84%
- Casablanca 5%
- Marrakech 9%
- Lagos 84%
- La Paz 18%
- Santiago 62%
- Buenos Aires 82%
- São Paulo 78%
- Rio de Janeiro 84%
- Brasília 58%