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GRANDTOTALITY · 2 AUGUST 2027

2027 Total Solar Eclipse in Yemen: Timings & Travel

Sana’a is the curated reference point for this section of the path. Compare its duration with other catalogue pins, and treat all travel questions separately from the eclipse calculation. Consult live official advice before considering a journey.

On , 11 of the 16 Yemen catalogue locations receive totality. The longest sampled duration is 5m 42s at Temple of Awwam. This is a comparison of stored locations, not a national maximum across every coordinate.

Viewing locations and local timings

Open a detailed destination for local contact times and timezone, or a map link for the exact calculation. Times apply at the pin; nearby buildings, terrain and access must be assessed separately.

Detailed Yemen locations and travel comparisons
LocationTotalityLocal maximum · 2 August 2027Centre-line distance ≈Historical daily cloudNearby airport
Sana’aYemen2m 18s13:45:18Asia/Aden119.4 km67.4% mean150 days · 2016–2025Sanaa International Airport (SAH)12 km straight-line

Historical weather coverage

1 stored regional weather grid match catalogue coordinates in Yemen. Compare the daily cloud means above and read a destination page for the complete sample. These observations describe previous eclipse seasons, not the weather at maximum eclipse in 2027. Compare the historical weather methodology and available regions.

Airports, accommodation and places of interest

The airport column offers a starting point for planning arrival. Distances are straight-line, and same-country airports are preferred. Open a destination’s accommodation link to check a provider search, or select a map pin to inspect transport and nearby attractions. No flight, room or site availability is implied.

Explore more of the country’s catalogue

These additional points help compare the path and build a wider itinerary. Locations with only basic catalogue descriptions open directly on the map. Partial-eclipse stops require a separate journey into totality.

Yemen catalogue: exact points, including partial-eclipse stops
LocationTotalityLocal maximum · 2 August 2027Centre-line distance ≈Historical daily cloudNearby airport
Old City of Sana’aYemen2m 21s13:45:22Asia/Aden118.8 km67.4% mean150 days · 2016–2025Sanaa International Airport (SAH)14 km straight-line
Dar al-Hajar (Rock Palace of Wadi Dhahr)Yemen2m 27s13:45:04Asia/Aden118.0 km67.4% mean150 days · 2016–2025Sanaa International Airport (SAH)10 km straight-line
KawkabanYemenPartial only13:44:35Asia/Aden129.7 km67.4% mean150 days · 2016–2025Sanaa International Airport (SAH)34 km straight-line
Hababah Water CisternYemen0m 52s13:44:26Asia/Aden128.0 km67.4% mean150 days · 2016–2025Sanaa International Airport (SAH)39 km straight-line
Thula City RuinsYemen1m 40s13:44:28Asia/Aden124.3 km67.4% mean150 days · 2016–2025Sanaa International Airport (SAH)36 km straight-line
Jibla (Queen Arwa)YemenPartial only13:47:52Asia/Aden241.9 kmNot storedTaiz International Airport (TAI)26 km straight-line
Al-Janad MosqueYemenPartial only13:48:20Asia/Aden269.9 kmNot storedTaiz International Airport (TAI)9 km straight-line
Temple of AwwamYemen5m 42s13:47:08Asia/Aden32.0 kmNot storedSanaa International Airport (SAH)122 km straight-line
Barran TempleYemen5m 41s13:47:07Asia/Aden33.1 kmNot storedSanaa International Airport (SAH)121 km straight-line
Great Mosque of SanaaYemen2m 20s13:45:22Asia/Aden119.0 km67.4% mean150 days · 2016–2025Sanaa International Airport (SAH)14 km straight-line
Al Saleh MosqueYemen1m 47s13:45:25Asia/Aden123.5 km67.4% mean150 days · 2016–2025Sanaa International Airport (SAH)18 km straight-line
Haraz MountainsYemenPartial only13:45:09Asia/Aden177.5 kmNot storedSanaa International Airport (SAH)69 km straight-line
Al HajjarahYemenPartial only13:45:04Asia/Aden178.5 kmNot storedSanaa International Airport (SAH)71 km straight-line
Shaharah BridgeYemen4m 25s13:43:01Asia/Aden87.3 kmNot storedSanaa International Airport (SAH)96 km straight-line
Great Dam of MaribYemen5m 37s13:47:00Asia/Aden38.7 kmNot storedSanaa International Airport (SAH)113 km straight-line

Continue along the path

Calculated astronomy uses NASA / Fred Espenak Besselian elements, a sea-level WGS84 observer and a smooth lunar limb. Historical weather is regional context, not a forecast. Airport routes, site access, travel advice and accommodation availability require current checks. Read the Sources & method.