What the 2027 eclipse looks like in Sanaa
Sanaa is included as an eastern-path reference location inside totality. The page focuses on astronomy and methodology and does not convert the eclipse calculation into a travel recommendation.
Including Sanaa keeps the 2027 path coverage geographically complete and helps residents or researchers calculate exact local circumstances beyond the most commercially promoted destinations.
Sanaa eclipse times and circumstances
The table below uses the published reference coordinate, not a city-wide average. Times are shown in UTC so the underlying calculation stays unambiguous. Convert the UTC times to the observing location’s local timezone before the event; the underlying astronomical calculation stays the same.
| Eclipse type | total |
|---|---|
| Obscuration at maximum | 100.0% |
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:21:46 UTC |
| Totality begins | 10:43:55 UTC |
| Maximum eclipse | 10:45:13 UTC |
| Totality ends | 10:46:30 UTC |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:00:27 UTC |
| Totality duration | 2m 34s |
| Sun altitude at maximum | 67.0° |
| Sun azimuth at maximum | 279.3° |
| Distance from modelled centerline | 119.4 km |
Historical August climate around Sanaa
Historical climate helps compare destinations before a useful eclipse-day forecast exists. Eclipse Wayfinder uses the same August 2001–2025 NASA POWER climatology period for every published location, so the comparison window stays consistent.
Sanaa historical climate snapshot
The solar clarity proxy compares all-sky surface solar energy with the modeled clear-sky value for the same NASA POWER grid. It is a long-term planning indicator, not the probability of a cloud-free eclipse.
| Solar clarity proxy | 85.9% |
|---|---|
| All-sky solar energy | 6.30 kWh/m²/day |
| Clear-sky solar energy | 7.33 kWh/m²/day |
| August mean temperature | 22.3°C |
| August mean relative humidity | 42% |
Sanaa climate planning scores
NASA POWER August 2001–2025. Scores are planning proxies, not an eclipse-day forecast.
Should you stay in Sanaa or move?
Travel suitability can change for reasons that have nothing to do with eclipse geometry. Current official travel and local information must take priority over a static planning page.
Use the calculator for the exact coordinate. Treat practical scores as structural baselines only, and do not infer current safety or accessibility from them.
The reference coordinate is about 119.4 km from the modelled centerline. Path depth matters because totality duration generally grows as you move away from an edge and toward the center, although the best real-world site can still depend on weather and access.
What to compare before choosing an observing site
For Sanaa, useful comparison targets include Jeddah, Luxor, Sfax. Compare the exact eclipse duration, Sun altitude, path margin, structural access, lodging depth and historical climate when available. Keep live road conditions, border rules and weather forecasts separate because they can change.
- Totality duration: how long the Sun is completely covered at the exact coordinate.
- Path margin: how far the location sits from the approximate edge of totality.
- Sun geometry: altitude and azimuth at maximum eclipse, useful for local horizon planning.
- Relocation flexibility: whether you can move if a later cloud forecast favors another part of the path.
- Local obstructions: buildings, terrain and trees are site-level issues and are not captured by the city reference coordinate.
How accurate are these Sanaa eclipse calculations?
Eclipse Wayfinder calculates local circumstances with Astronomy Engine and validates the event geometry against NASA eclipse references. The city coordinate is visible because a single “Sanaa time” can hide meaningful differences across a metropolitan area. Near the path edge, lunar mountains can also shift the true totality limit by kilometres, so the site does not recommend observing directly on a mathematical boundary.
Read the calculation methodology and data sources for the model, validation and climate rules.
Common planning questions
Is Sanaa in totality in 2027?
Yes at the Sanaa reference coordinate.
Does this page recommend travelling to Sanaa?
No. It provides eclipse calculations and planning methodology only.
Can local circumstances differ across Yemen?
Yes. Contact times, duration and Sun position change with the observing coordinate.
Where should travel conditions be checked?
Use current official government and local sources close to any planned trip.
Authoritative planning sources
Use Eclipse Wayfinder for location comparison, then check the underlying references. NASA publishes the August 2, 2027 path data, while the American Astronomical Society maintains practical eclipse eye-safety guidance.