Eclipse Timeline
A complete timeline of the August 2, 2027 total solar eclipse calculated for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (21.543333° N, 39.172778° E). All times are shown in Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3).
Eclipse Progress
First Contact (C1)
The Moon's disc first touches the Sun. The partial eclipse begins.
Partial phase beginsSecond Contact (C2)
Totality begins. The diamond ring appears and the solar corona becomes visible.
Totality beginsMaximum Eclipse
The eclipse reaches maximum coverage. The Sun is approximately 72° above the horizon.
Deepest darknessThird Contact (C3)
Totality ends. The second diamond ring appears. Solar filters must be used again.
Partial phase returnsFourth Contact (C4)
The Moon leaves the Sun's disc completely. The eclipse is finished.
Eclipse completeWhat Will You See?
Partial Phase
The Moon gradually covers the Sun. Certified solar filters are required before and after totality.
Diamond Ring
A brilliant flash of sunlight appears immediately before and after totality.
Totality
The solar corona becomes visible, stars and planets may appear, and daylight turns into twilight.
End of Eclipse
The Moon moves away from the Sun and normal daylight returns.
Eye Safety Reminder
Never look directly at the Sun during the partial phases without certified eclipse glasses or a proper solar filter. Remove filters only during totality and replace them immediately when sunlight returns.
LOCAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Eclipse contact times are calculated for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia using coordinates 21.543333° N, 39.172778° E. Predictions are based on NASA GSFC eclipse calculations.