UpToWhereEclipse 2027 in Beni Mester: how long does totality last?
Beni Mester gets a solid 3m 4s of totality. That is a real eclipse with time to look around, though places nearer the centre line of the band do noticeably better.
Inside the path of totalityThe sky over Beni Mester, second by second
Drag through the eclipse, or press play. Every time, position and darkness level is computed for this exact spot.
Disc sizes are exaggerated so you can see the geometry; the track, the times and the darkness curve are computed from the eclipse elements for this exact point.
Local times
| Partial begins | 08:43:23 |
| Totality begins | 09:50:49 |
| Maximum | 09:52:21 |
| Totality ends | 09:53:53 |
| Partial ends | 11:08:06 |
All times are local for Africa/Algiers (UTC+1) on eclipse day.
Where exactly should you stand in Beni Mester?
Line the eclipsed Sun up with a ridge, a tower or a person, and get the spot to stand on and the second it happens.
Open the planner →Nearest spot with longer totality
Remchi is about 21 km away and gets 4m 0s. Remchi →
Frequently asked questions
Will the 2027 eclipse be total in Beni Mester?
Yes. Beni Mester is inside the path of totality on 2 August 2027, and totality lasts 3m 4s, from 09:50:49 to 09:53:53 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Beni Mester?
Maximum eclipse is at 09:52:21 local time (Africa/Algiers). The partial phase begins at 08:43:23 and ends at 11:08:06.
Will terrain block the view?
Almost certainly not. The Sun is 42.7° above the horizon here at maximum, so an obstruction would have to be extraordinarily close and tall. That was the decisive question for the 2026 eclipse, when the Sun was nearly setting, and it will be again for the January 2028 annular eclipse.