Total solar eclipse in Najran, Saudi Arabia
Najran is inside the path of totality on Monday, August 2, 2027. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for:
from 13:38:37 to 13:44:05 local time (UTC+3), with the Sun 68° high to the west.
Eclipse times in Najran
| Phase | Local (UTC+3) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 12:17:58 | 09:17:58 | 88° W |
| Totality begins | 13:38:37 | 10:38:37 | 69° W |
| Mid-totality | 13:41:21 | 10:41:21 | 68° W |
| Totality ends | 13:44:05 | 10:44:05 | 68° W |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:56:51 | 11:56:51 | 50° W |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 40% (fair for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 36°C. That works out to about 3m 17s of expected clear totality. 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). US government staff need special permission to visit Najran province, and stay 20+ miles from the Yemen border. Read the full advice: US · UK. Check your own government's latest advice before you book.
Other places nearby in the path
- Sa'dah: 5m 57s (70 km)
- Khamis Mushait: 6m 00s (172 km)
- Jazan: 3m 12s (180 km)
- Abha: 6m 03s (190 km)
- Sana'a: 2m 22s (239 km)
- Marib: 5m 42s (265 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.