| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse, in The Settlement |
| Begins: | Mon, Aug 2, 2027 at 5:53 pm |
| Maximum: | Mon, Aug 2, 2027 at 5:53 pm 0.008 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Mon, Aug 2, 2027 at 5:53 pm |
| Duration: | Less than 1 minute |
August 2, 2027 — Total Solar Eclipse — The Settlement
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in The Settlement. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (CXT) for The Settlement.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:53:15 pm Mon, Aug 2 | Partial Eclipse begins The Moon touches the Sun's edge. Since the Sun is near the horizon at this time, we recommend going to a high point or finding an unobstructed area with free sight to West-northwest for the best view of the eclipse. |  287° | -0.1° | |
| 5:53:39 pm Mon, Aug 2 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the Sun. Since the Sun is near the horizon at this time, we recommend going to a high point or finding an unobstructed area with free sight to West-northwest for the best view of the eclipse. | 287° | -0.2° | |
| 5:53:41 pm Mon, Aug 2 | Setting | Sunset Setting | 287° | -0.2° |
| 7:29:34 pm Mon, Aug 2 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 284° | -23.5° |
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The total phase of this solar eclipse is not visible in The Settlement, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse. The Moon covers only a small portion of the Sun.
Where to See the Eclipse
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Cloud Coverage (Aug 2)
In the past, this day was cloudy 57% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in The Settlement
| Eclipse Visibility From The Settlement | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2023 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, North America, Much of South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica |  | |
| Sep 7–8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, West in North America, East in South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse East in Europe, Asia, Australia, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica |  | |
| Feb 21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Europe, Asia, North/West Australia, Africa, Much of North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica |  | |
| Aug 2, 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse Europe, South/West Asia, Africa, East in North America, Atlantic, Indian Ocean |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in The Settlement, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |