August 2, 2027 · Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: 2027 solar eclipse
About 5m 59s of totality on the Red Sea — Saudi Arabia's gateway city as the shadow crosses into Arabia.
Eclipse type
Total
Central phase
5m 59s
Maximum (local)
13:25 GMT+3
Coordinates
21.4858°N, 39.1925°E
Local circumstances
Jeddah sits on the Red Sea with about 5 minutes 59 seconds of totality as the umbra leaves Egypt and sweeps western Saudi Arabia. The Corniche and open coastal districts offer long horizons; inland high-rises can steal sky if you are not careful. Heat and humidity are serious in early August — treat the wait like a midday outdoor event, not a casual stroll. For many visitors, Jeddah is the most accessible Arabian stop on the path, with Mecca farther inland seeing a slightly shorter but still spectacular totality.
Viewing safety
Use ISO 12312-2 certified solar viewers for every partial phase. Only during totality (when the Moon fully covers the Sun) is it safe to look without a filter, and only if you are inside the path.
Eclipse safety & standardsCertified eclipse glasses for this path
ISO 12312-2 solar viewers for families, schools, and trip groups. Inspect filters before eclipse day.