Total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Dakar
In Dakar, Senegal, the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 will be partial, with 26% of the sun covered at maximum, at 08:30 (local time). It begins at 07:41 and ends at 09:24; at maximum, the sun is 22° above the horizon, in the east-northeast.
To see totality, you need to travel about 2,040 km to the north.
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Eclipse times in Dakar (local time)
| Phase | Time | Altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 07:41 | 10° | east-northeast (74°) |
| Maximum eclipse | 08:30 | 22° | east-northeast (76°) |
| Eclipse ends | 09:24 | 35° | east-northeast (78°) |
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 total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Dakar?
It begins at 07:41, peaks at 08:30 and ends at 09:24, local time.
How much of the sun will be covered in Dakar?
26% at maximum: the eclipse is partial there.
Will totality be visible from Dakar?
No. To see totality, you need to travel about 2,040 km to the north.
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