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Saudi Arabia2 August 2027

2027 Total Solar Eclipse in Mecca: Times, Duration and Weather

Mecca lies in the path of totality. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for 5 min 9 s, with the Sun 75° above the horizon.

5 min 9 sTotality
75°Sun altitude at maximum
53%Clear early-August days
41°CAverage high

Timeline (local time)

  1. Partial eclipse begins
    Sun at 83°
  2. Totality begins
    Sun at 76°
  3. Maximum eclipse
    Sun at 75°
  4. Totality ends
    Sun at 75°
  5. Partial eclipse ends
    Sun at 57°

Times in Asia/Riyadh for the city centre. Totality changes by seconds within a few kilometres.

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Weather odds on eclipse day

Between 2005 and 2025, 53% of days from 26 July to 9 August in Mecca were mostly clear (daytime satellite cloud ≤ 30%). Average cloud amount was 33% and the average high 41°C.

Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2), except during totality itself. Eye safety guide

Nearby cities

Taif59 km3 min 55 s
Jeddah70 km6 min 0 s
Medina350 km94.4%
Yanbu352 km98.9%
Abha448 km6 min 5 s
AlUla613 km91.7%