Solar eclipse in Samsun, Turkey (partial)
Samsun is outside the path of totality on August 2, 2027. At most, the Moon covers:
at 12:50:30 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 Samsun
| Phase | Local (UTC+3) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:42:01 | 08:42:01 | 63° SSE |
| Greatest eclipse | 12:50:30 | 09:50:30 | 66° S |
| Partial eclipse ends | 13:57:27 | 10:57:27 | 61° SW |
Travel advice
US Department of State: Level 2, Exercise increased caution for Turkey (updated 2026-06-08). Read the full advice: US. Check your own government's latest advice before you book.
Nearest places with totality
- Samalut: 2m 58s (1531 km)
- Minya: 4m 12s (1552 km)
- Mallawi: 5m 23s (1588 km)
- Bahariya Oasis: 6m 17s (1590 km)
- Al Bayda: 1m 06s (1611 km)
- Asyut: 6m 06s (1636 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.