Türkiye2 August 2027
2 August 2027 Solar Eclipse in Istanbul: Times and Coverage
Istanbul is outside the path of totality, but the Moon will cover 59.3% of the Sun. Only inside the path can you see the corona.
59.3%Sun covered at maximum
66°Sun altitude at maximum
59%Clear early-August days
30°CAverage high
Timeline (local time)
- Partial eclipse beginsSun at 58°
- Maximum eclipseSun at 66°
- Partial eclipse endsSun at 65°
Times in Europe/Istanbul for the city centre. Totality changes by seconds within a few kilometres.
Path of totality Total eclipse Partial eclipse
Weather odds on eclipse day
Between 2005 and 2025, 59% of days from 26 July to 9 August in Istanbul were mostly clear (daytime satellite cloud ≤ 30%). Average cloud amount was 31% and the average high 30°C.
Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2), except during totality itself. Eye safety guide