Solar eclipse in Chennai, India (partial)
Chennai is outside the path of totality on August 2, 2027. At most, the Moon covers:
34.4%of the Sun
at 16:54:21 local time (UTC+5:30). Even at 99% the sky doesn't go dark and you can't see the corona. Totality is a different experience altogether.
The nearest totality is 2043 km south-west (about 1m 00s there). See it on the map →
Eclipse times in Chennai
| Phase | Local (UTC+5:30) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 16:02:45 | 10:32:45 | 35° WNW |
| Greatest eclipse | 16:54:21 | 11:24:21 | 23° WNW |
| Partial eclipse ends | 17:41:52 | 12:11:52 | 12° WNW |
Nearest places with totality
- Hurdiyo: 5m 27s (3184 km)
- Caluula: 4m 15s (3206 km)
- Bandarbeyla: 2m 04s (3236 km)
- Bosaso: 4m 01s (3384 km)
- Ataq: 5m 47s (3616 km)
- Marib: 5m 42s (3771 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.