| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse in Kota Bharu, Kelantan |
| Begins: | Mon, Aug 2, 2027 at 6:52 pm |
| Maximum: | Mon, Aug 2, 2027 at 7:26 pm 0.369 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Mon, Aug 2, 2027 at 7:28 pm |
| Duration: | 36 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
August 2, 2027 — Total Solar Eclipse — Kota Bharu
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Kota Bharu. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (MYT) for Kota Bharu. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 69.8 seconds.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:52:29 pm Mon, Aug 2 | Partial Eclipse begins The Moon touches the Sun's edge. Sun close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to West-northwest. |  287° | 7.9° | |
| 7:26:25 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° | |
| 7:28:40 pm Mon, Aug 2 | Setting | Sunset Setting | 287° | -0.2° |
| 8:12:05 pm Mon, Aug 2 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 289° | -11.1° |
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The total phase of this solar eclipse is not visible in Kota Bharu, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse.
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Kota Bharu
| Eclipse Visibility From Kota Bharu | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2023 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 7–8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total 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 Kota Bharu, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |