UpToWhereEclipse 2027 in Qal‘at Bīshah: how long does totality last?
Qal‘at Bīshah misses totality, and only barely: the edge of the band is about 24 km away. This is the most frustrating place to be on eclipse day, and the most fixable: a short drive puts you inside.
Outside the path: partial onlyThe sky over Qal‘at Bīshah, second by second
Drag through the eclipse, or press play. Every time, position and darkness level is computed for this exact spot.
Notice the sky: it never goes dark here. Even a deep partial eclipse leaves ordinary daylight, which is why the drive into the band is worth it. Disc sizes are exaggerated; times and geometry are computed for this exact point.
Local times
| Partial begins | 12:10:24 |
| Maximum | 13:34:09 |
| Partial ends | 14:50:36 |
All times are local for Asia/Riyadh (UTC+3) on eclipse day.
Where exactly should you stand in Qal‘at Bīshah?
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.
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Will the 2027 eclipse be total in Qal‘at Bīshah?
No. Qal‘at Bīshah is outside the path and sees a partial eclipse of about 99.7% at maximum. The nearest edge of the band is roughly 24 km away.
What time is the eclipse in Qal‘at Bīshah?
Maximum eclipse is at 13:34:09 local time (Asia/Riyadh). The partial phase begins at 12:10:24 and ends at 14:50:36.
Will terrain block the view?
Almost certainly not. The Sun is 71.4° 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.