Partial Solar Eclipse · February 6, 2027

Solar Eclipse in Ethiopia

On February 6, 2027, a partial solar eclipse crosses Ethiopia.

Partial
Eclipse type
9.5%
Max obscuration
—
Max duration
20
Cities tracked
Where to watch

Visibility Map

Ethiopia will see a partial solar eclipse. Click anywhere on the map to see the occultation percentage at that location.

Path of Totality
Width~282 km
Max duration—
Speed~2,900 km/h
Eclipse Details
Saros series131
Magnitude0.9281
Gamma-0.2952
DateFebruary 6, 2027
Cities in Ethiopia →Worldwide · Other Countries →
Normal sky before eclipse
Sky during total solar eclipse
During eclipse
Normal sky
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What you'll experience

Sky Simulation

Drag the slider to compare the sky before and during totality. At peak, stars appear at midday and the horizon glows in all directions.

≈ Dusk
Sky darkness
−4°C
Temp. drop
2,900 km/h
Moon speed
🌑 Simulated at totality peak
By location

Cities in Ethiopia

Maximum obscuration and peak contact time per city.

Worldwide

Other Countries

Frequently asked questions

When is the solar eclipse in Ethiopia?
On February 6, 2027, Ethiopia will experience a partial solar eclipse with a maximum occultation of 9.5%.
Will Ethiopia be in the path of totality?
No. Ethiopia will see a partial solar eclipse on February 6, 2027, with up to 9.5% of the sun covered.
Which cities in Ethiopia will see the best eclipse?
The cities in Ethiopia with the highest eclipse coverage are: Gambēla (9.5%), Āsosa (9.3%), Dembī Dolo (9.1%), Bambesi (9.1%).
What's next

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