Darkness in Mecca for 5 minutes on August 2, 2027 due to a rare total solar eclipse

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will witness a rare and exciting astronomical event at the beginning of August 2027, as August 2 will see a total solar eclipse, which is considered one of the most prominent astronomical phenomena in recent decades.

According to astronomical calculations, the eclipse will be visible in large areas of the Arabian Peninsula, with a total effect in the west of the Kingdom, specifically in the city of Mecca, where the sun’s rays are expected to disappear completely by 100% for approximately 5 minutes during the afternoon hours, in an exceptional scene that turns day into temporary darkness.

Mecca at the heart of the phenomenon

Mecca is one of the most prominent cities that will witness this rare astronomical event, as the moon will completely cover the sun's disk, allowing for the viewing of a unique phenomenon of darkness occurring in broad daylight, with the possibility of observing stars and planets in the sky during the peak.

The timing of the eclipse phases in Mecca on August 2, 2027:

Beginning of the partial eclipse: 12:01:58

Start of total eclipse: 13:24:06

Peak of total eclipse: 13:26:41

End of total eclipse: 13:29:16

End of partial eclipse: 14:53:25

Other regions will witness the phenomenon

The eclipse will not only affect Mecca, but will extend to cities such as Jeddah, Taif, Abha, Jazan, and Al-Baha, where the eclipse will be total in some of them, and partial in other areas.

As for the eastern regions of the Kingdom, they will witness a partial eclipse that may exceed 60%, which means that most regions of Saudi Arabia will be in for an exceptional astronomical spectacle to varying degrees.

This event is expected to attract widespread attention from astronomy enthusiasts and the global media due to its rarity and unique details.