Monday 2 August 2027 · Riyadh
The 2 August 2027 eclipse in Al Artaweeiyah
Partial eclipse
On Monday 2 August 2027 the eclipse will be partial in Al Artaweeiyah: the Moon will cover 73.8% of the solar disc, with the maximum at 13:27, Saudi Arabia time (UTC+3). It begins at 12:08 and ends at 14:39. In Saudi Arabia, totality will be seen in 1,313 places; the longest, in Al Ghubbah (6 min 14 s). Not being total does not take away a minute of danger: 73.8% leaves Sun in view all the time, so for 2 h 31 min you need eclipse glasses and here they never come off.
Eclipse times in Al Artaweeiyah
- Starts (partial) 12:08
- Maximum 13:27
- Ends 14:39
- Sun’s altitude 69.1°
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Only here
- Al Artaweeiyah stays at 73.8%: of the 116 places in Saudi Arabia that miss totality, it is no. 77 closest to 100% (no. 26 of 27 in the Riyadh Province).
All times in Saudi Arabia time (UTC+3). Calculated at the place’s coordinates (26.5039, 45.3481), from GeoNames.
Before you travel, read the official travel advice: FCDO (UK government), checked on 30 October 2026.
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With the naked eye
What you will actually notice in Al Artaweeiyah
- 12:08 The Moon touches the edge of the Sun and the light starts to drop. You will not see it yet: a small bite out of a Sun that is still dazzling.
- 79 min of steady fading until maximum. In the last stretch it becomes obvious: shadows sharpen, colours go flat and the air goes still in Al Artaweeiyah.
- 13:27 Maximum: the Moon covers 73.8% of the Sun.
- 73.8 % of the Sun covered. The light will turn strange — flat and cold, like a storm that never arrives — but it does NOT go dark: for that you have to be inside the path of totality.
- 69.1° above the horizon at maximum. With the Sun this high you do not need a clear horizon: just make sure no nearby building is in the way.
- 14:39 The disc is whole again and the eclipse is over.
Real night, 742 km away: the eclipse in Al Ukhaydir (Mecca Province) →
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To the second
The phases of the eclipse in Al Artaweeiyah
| Eclipse begins | 12:08:29 |
|---|---|
| Maximum | 13:27:09 |
| Eclipse ends | 14:39:48 |
| Share of the Sun covered | 73.8% |
| Magnitude | 0.780 |
| Sun’s altitude at maximum | 69.1° |
The experience
What you will see in Al Artaweeiyah
At 12:08, the Moon will start crossing in front of the Sun in Al Artaweeiyah. At maximum, at 13:27, it will cover 73.8% of the disc: through eclipse glasses you will see the Moon’s bite in the Sun, although the drop in light will be subtle to the naked eye.
The full experience —the corona, the sudden darkness, the planets in view— only exists inside the path of totality, which in Saudi Arabia crosses 1,313 places. The nearest to Al Artaweeiyah is about 742 km away: in Al Ukhaydir (Mecca Province) it will last 32 s. If you can travel that day, few things are more worth it; if not, 73.8% is still a show worth getting the glasses ready for.
At maximum, the Sun will be high: 69.1° above the horizon. There is no need to look for a clear horizon; it is enough that no nearby building blocks it. With the Sun almost overhead, looking up for so long is tiring: a mat or a reclining chair helps.
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The nearest totality
Where the eclipse will be total near Al Artaweeiyah (straight-line distance, our own calculation):
- Al Ukhaydir (Mecca Province) — 32 s of totality, about 742 km away
- Ath Thumalah (Mecca Province) — 4 min 1 s of totality, about 771 km away
- Ash Shara'i al Ulya (Mecca Province) — 4 min 5 s of totality, about 772 km away
Only look at the Sun with protection: eclipse glasses with a filter that meets ISO 12312-2; sunglasses are no use. In Al Artaweeiyah the eclipse is not total, so they never come off. How to choose them, in our glasses guide.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions about the eclipse in Al Artaweeiyah
What time is the eclipse in Al Artaweeiyah?
It begins at 12:08, peaks at 13:27 and ends at 14:39, Saudi Arabia time (UTC+3), on Monday 2 August 2027.
Will the eclipse of 2 August 2027 be total in Al Artaweeiyah?
No. It is partial: the Moon will cover 73.8% of the Sun at 13:27. The nearest totality is in Al Ukhaydir (32 s), about 742 km away.
How long does the eclipse last in Al Artaweeiyah?
The whole event, from the first to the last partial phase, lasts 2 h 31 min: from 12:08 to 14:39.
How high will the Sun be in Al Artaweeiyah?
At maximum, 69.1° above the horizon. It is high: it is enough that no nearby building blocks it.
What glasses do I need to watch the eclipse?
Eclipse glasses with a filter that meets ISO 12312-2, or a solar filter for a telescope or binoculars; sunglasses are no use, not even stacked. In Al Artaweeiyah they never come off: the Sun is never fully covered.
Where will the eclipse be total in Saudi Arabia?
In Saudi Arabia, the path of totality crosses 1,313 places. The longest is Al Ghubbah, with 6 min 14 s.
How do I get to Al Artaweeiyah?
The nearest base in our travel guide is Ta'if, 768 km away in a straight line. The Saudi Arabia guide explains how to get there and how to move around on eclipse day.
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Place by place
The eclipse in neighbouring places
The places closest to Al Artaweeiyah, each with its own timetable (straight-line distance, our own calculation):
- Eclipse in Az Zulfi — partial, 75.7%, 58 km away
- Eclipse in Al Majma'ah — partial, 75.5%, 66 km away
- Eclipse in Al Ghat — partial, 76.2%, 66 km away
- Eclipse in Tumayr — partial, 74.9%, 103 km away
- Eclipse in Ayn Ibn Fuhayd — partial, 75.8%, 117 km away
- Eclipse in Al Mithnab — partial, 78.6%, 133 km away
- Eclipse in Tanumah — partial, 74.9%, 138 km away
- Eclipse in Burayda — partial, 77.7%, 138 km away
Places: the provinces from the UN administrative boundaries (OCHA COD-AB for Saudi Arabia, from GADM, CC BY-IGO), towns and villages from GeoNames (geonames.org, CC BY 4.0) and names from Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Times and durations: our own calculation with JPL’s DE440s ephemeris, in Saudi Arabia time (UTC+3, all year round, with no daylight saving time).