Annular Eclipse Visible
Benin
| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Annular Solar Eclipse, in Benin |
| Start of Partial: | Sat, Feb 6, 2027 at 5:43 pm WAT |
| Start of Annularity: | Sat, Feb 6, 2027 at 6:49 pm WAT |
| End of Annularity: | Sat, Feb 6, 2027 at 6:55 pm WAT |
| End of Partial: | Sat, Feb 6, 2027 at 7:04 pm WAT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in Benin.
Feb 6, 2027 – Annular Solar Eclipse – Benin
The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon. Annularity is visible within the dark red strip.
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Selection of Cities in Benin Where the Annularity Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Annularity Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohicon | 5:44 pm | 6:53 pm | 7:54 pm WAT | 2m, 48s | 54 % | |
| Cotonou | 5:43 pm | 6:52 pm | 7:54 pm WAT | 5m, 26s | 85 % | |
| Porto Novo | 5:43 pm | 6:52 pm | 7:54 pm WAT | 5m, 21s | 83 % |
Actual weather forecasts are available from 14 days before the eclipse. Average cloud coverage is based on data since 2000.
Eclipses Visible in Benin
| Eclipse Visibility from Benin | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 6, 2027 Annular Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 20–21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 2, 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Benin, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
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