| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse in Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| Begins: | Mon, Aug 2, 2027 at 4:00 pm |
| Maximum: | Mon, Aug 2, 2027 at 4:55 pm 0.516 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Mon, Aug 2, 2027 at 5:45 pm |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 45 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
August 2, 2027 — Total Solar Eclipse — Salem
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Salem. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (IST) for Salem. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 69.8 seconds.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00:27 pm Mon, Aug 2 | Partial Eclipse begins The Moon touches the Sun's edge. |  283° | 37.4° | |
| 4:55:22 pm Mon, Aug 2 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the Sun. | 284° | 24.4° | |
| 5:45:37 pm Mon, Aug 2 | Partial Eclipse ends The Moon leaves the Sun's edge. | 285° | 12.5° |
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The total phase of this solar eclipse is not visible in Salem, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse.
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Cloud Coverage (Aug 2)
In the past, this day was cloudy 88% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Salem
| Eclipse Visibility From Salem | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28–29, 2023 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 7–8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 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 Salem, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |