Solar eclipse in Farasan Islands, Saudi Arabia (partial)
Farasan Islands is outside the path of totality on August 2, 2027. At most, the Moon covers:
at 13:39:24 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 Farasan Islands
| Phase | Local (UTC+3) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:15:00 | 09:15:00 | 89° NNE |
| Greatest eclipse | 13:39:24 | 10:39:24 | 71° W |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:55:58 | 11:55:58 | 52° W |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 63% (poor for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 33°C. These are long-term averages (NASA POWER, 2001–2025), not a forecast.
Travel advice
US Department of State: Level 3, Reconsider travel for Saudi Arabia (updated 2026-10-09). Read the full advice: US · UK. Check your own government's latest advice before you book.
Nearest places with totality
- Jazan: 3m 12s (52 km)
- Abha: 6m 03s (175 km)
- Sa'dah: 5m 57s (186 km)
- Khamis Mushait: 6m 00s (190 km)
- Najran: 5m 28s (232 km)
- Sana'a: 2m 22s (269 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.