Total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Moscow
In Moscow, Russia, the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 will be partial, with 9% of the sun covered at maximum, at 12:39 (local time). It begins at 12:00 and ends at 13:18; at maximum, the sun is 52° above the horizon, in the south.
To see totality, you need to travel about 2,860 km to the southwest (Libya).
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Eclipse times in Moscow (local time)
| Phase | Time | Altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 12:00 | 51° | south-southeast (166°) |
| Maximum eclipse | 12:39 | 52° | south (181°) |
| Eclipse ends | 13:18 | 51° | south-southwest (196°) |
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 Moscow?
It begins at 12:00, peaks at 12:39 and ends at 13:18, local time.
How much of the sun will be covered in Moscow?
9% at maximum: the eclipse is partial there.
Will totality be visible from Moscow?
No. To see totality, you need to travel about 2,860 km to the southwest (Libya).
Worldwide map and times for this eclipse → · Sunrise and sunset in Moscow →
Other cities
- Saint Petersburg 6%
- Paris 51%
- Marseille 73%
- Lyon 63%
- Toulouse 72%
- Nice 70%
- Nantes 58%
- Montpellier 72%
- Strasbourg 51%
- Bordeaux 68%
- Lille 44%
- Rennes 55%