| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Annular Solar Eclipse, in Cotonou |
| Begins: | Sat, Feb 6, 2027 at 5:43 pm |
| Maximum: | Sat, Feb 6, 2027 at 6:52 pm 0.944 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sat, Feb 6, 2027 at 7:00 pm |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 17 minutes |
| Annularity: | 5 minutes, 26 seconds | All times shown on this page are local time. |
February 6, 2027 — Annular Solar Eclipse — Cotonou
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Cotonou. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (WAT) for Cotonou. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 69.7 seconds.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:43:39 pm Sat, Feb 6 | Partial Eclipse begins The Moon touches the Sun's edge. |  251° | 17.5° | |
| 6:49:58 pm Sat, Feb 6 | Full Eclipse begins The Annular phase starts Sun close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to West-southwest. | 254° | 2.0° | |
| 6:52:41 pm Sat, Feb 6 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the Sun. Sun close to horizon, recommend going to a high point. | 254° | 1.4° | |
| 6:55:24 pm Sat, Feb 6 | Full Eclipse ends The Annular phase ends. Sun close to horizon, recommend going to a high point. | 254° | 0.8° | |
| 7:00:40 pm Sat, Feb 6 | Setting | Sunset Setting | 254° | -0.2° |
| 7:54:09 pm Sat, Feb 6 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 255° | -13.7° |
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
This annular solar eclipse is fully visible in Cotonou. Observers there can experience the “ring of fire” that is characteristic for this kind of solar eclipse. This is a rare and spectacular event that can only be experienced along a relatively narrow strip on the Earth's surface. The eclipse is also visible in other areas, but the Moon does not move centrally in front of the Sun there and the “ring of fire” is not visible.
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Cloud Coverage (Feb 6)
In the past, this day was cloudy 85% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Cotonou
| Eclipse Visibility From Cotonou | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2023 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 25, 2024 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 14, 2025 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 7, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Cotonou, or the path map image for global details. |