Saudi Arabia2 August 2027
2027 Total Solar Eclipse in Taif: Times, Duration and Weather
Taif lies in the path of totality. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for 3 min 55 s, with the Sun 75° above the horizon.
3 min 55 sTotality
75°Sun altitude at maximum
42%Clear early-August days
37°CAverage high
Timeline (local time)
- Partial eclipse beginsSun at 84°
- Totality beginsSun at 75°
- Maximum eclipseSun at 75°
- Totality endsSun at 74°
- Partial eclipse endsSun at 57°
Times in Asia/Riyadh 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, 42% of days from 26 July to 9 August in Taif were mostly clear (daytime satellite cloud ≤ 30%). Average cloud amount was 40% and the average high 37°C.
Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2), except during totality itself. Eye safety guide