Solar eclipse in Asmara, Eritrea (partial)
Asmara is outside the path of totality on August 2, 2027. At most, the Moon covers:
at 13:36:09 local time (UTC+3). Even at 99% the sky doesn't go dark and you can't see the corona. Totality is a different experience altogether.
Eclipse times in Asmara
| Phase | Local (UTC+3) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:10:55 | 09:10:55 | 85° ENE |
| Greatest eclipse | 13:36:09 | 10:36:09 | 74° W |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:53:52 | 11:53:52 | 56° W |
Travel advice
US Department of State: Level 2, Exercise increased caution for Eritrea (updated 2023-07-30). Read the full advice: US. Check your own government's latest advice before you book.
Nearest places with totality
- Jazan: 3m 12s (425 km)
- Al Qunfudhah: 5m 58s (479 km)
- Abha: 6m 03s (498 km)
- Khamis Mushait: 6m 00s (522 km)
- Al Lith: 6m 11s (554 km)
- Sa'dah: 5m 57s (555 km)
The planner has the map, a minute-by-minute plan for the day, calendar alarms, and a share card.
Good to know
Look at the Sun only through certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses during the partial phases. Take them off only during totality, and put them back on when the bright edge returns. Within a couple of kilometres of the path's edge, the Moon's mountains can shift these times by a few seconds, so stay well inside the band if you can.