| Solar eclipse of August 2, 2027 | |
|---|---|
 Map | |
| Type of eclipse | |
| Nature | Total |
| Gamma | 0.1421 |
| Magnitude | 1.079 |
| Maximum eclipse | |
| Duration | 383 s (6 min 23 s) |
| Coordinates | 25°30′N 33°12′E / 25.5°N 33.2°E |
| Max. width of band | 258 km (160 mi) |
| Times (UTC) | |
| Greatest eclipse | 10:07:50 |
| References | |
| Saros | 136 (38 of 71) |
| Catalog # (SE5000) | 9568 |
A total solar eclipse will occur at the Moon's descending node of orbit on Monday, August 2, 2027,[1] with a magnitude of 1.079. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly obscuring the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's apparent diameter is larger than the Sun's, blocking all direct sunlight, turning day into darkness. Totality occurs in a narrow path across Earth's surface, with the partial solar eclipse visible over a surrounding region thousands of kilometres wide. Occurring only about 2.5 hours before perigee (on August 2, 2027, at 7:25 UTC), the Moon's apparent diameter will be larger.[2]
- ^ "August 2, 2027 Total Solar Eclipse". timeanddate. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ "Moon Distances for London, United Kingdom, England". timeanddate. Retrieved 13 August 2024.