| Global Event: | Annular Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Solar Eclipse in Benin City, Edo |
| Begins: | Sat, Feb 6, 2027 at 5:44 pm |
| Maximum: | Sat, Feb 6, 2027 at 6:45 pm 0.863 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sat, Feb 6, 2027 at 6:47 pm |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 3 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
February 6, 2027 — Annular Solar Eclipse — Benin City
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Benin City. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (WAT) for Benin City. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 69.7 seconds.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:44:29 pm Sat, Feb 6 | Partial Eclipse begins The Moon touches the Sun's edge. |  252° | 14.3° | |
| 6:45:41 pm Sat, Feb 6 | 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-southwest for the best view of the eclipse. | 254° | 0.2° | |
| 6:47:56 pm Sat, Feb 6 | Setting | Sunset Setting | 254° | -0.2° |
| 7:52:17 pm Sat, Feb 6 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 255° | -16.3° |
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The annular phase of this solar eclipse is not visible in Benin City, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse. The Moon covers a large portion of the Sun, so this is a spectacular sight.
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Cloud Coverage (Feb 6)
In the past, this day was cloudy 78% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Benin City
| Eclipse Visibility From Benin City | 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 Benin City, or the path map image for global details. |
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