Annular solar eclipse of 6 February 2027 in Dakar
In Dakar, Senegal, the annular solar eclipse of 6 February 2027 will be partial, with 42% of the sun covered at maximum, at 17:58 (local time). It begins at 16:48 and ends at 19:01; at maximum, the sun is 16° above the horizon, in the west-southwest.
To see annularity, you need to travel about 1,560 km to the south-southeast.
See the eclipse from Dakar in 3D →
Eclipse times in Dakar (local time)
| Phase | Time | Altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 16:48 | 31° | west-southwest (241°) |
| Maximum eclipse | 17:58 | 16° | west-southwest (249°) |
| Eclipse ends | 19:01 | 2° | west-southwest (254°) |
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 Dakar?
It begins at 16:48, peaks at 17:58 and ends at 19:01, local time.
How much of the sun will be covered in Dakar?
42% at maximum: the eclipse is partial there.
Will annularity be visible from Dakar?
No. To see annularity, you need to travel about 1,560 km to the south-southeast.
Worldwide map and times for this eclipse → · Sunrise and sunset in Dakar →
Other cities
- Cayenne 8%
- Abidjan 84%
- Casablanca 5%
- Marrakech 9%
- Lagos 84%
- Accra 84%
- La Paz 18%
- Santiago 62%
- Buenos Aires 82%
- São Paulo 78%
- Rio de Janeiro 84%
- Brasília 58%