When will the solar eclipse occur in Walvis Bay?

In Walvis Bay, the eclipse begins at 07:48:37 pm CAT (C1), reaches maximum at 07:52:00 pm CAT, and ends at 07:55:22 pm CAT (C4) local time on 6 February 2027.

Will Walvis Bay be in the path of totality?

No. Walvis Bay will see a partial solar eclipse on 6 February 2027, with 14.7% of the sun covered at maximum.

What percentage of the sun will be covered in Walvis Bay?

At maximum eclipse, 14.7% of the sun will be covered as seen from Walvis Bay.

Solar Eclipse in Walvis Bay — 14.7% Partial

Where to watch

Visibility Map — Walvis Bay

Namibia will see a partial solar eclipse. Click anywhere on the map to see the occultation percentage at that location.

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Timeline

Contact Times

Walvis Bay · 6 February 2027

C1 — Partial begins07:48:37 pm CAT

Maximum eclipse07:52:00 pm CAT

C4 — Partial ends07:55:22 pm CAT

Live simulation

Eclipse in motion

Watch the Moon cross the Sun from C1 to C4. Play at speed or scrub through the timeline — during the actual eclipse it tracks live.

During eclipse

Normal sky

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What you'll experience

Sky Simulation

Drag the slider to compare the sky before and during totality. At peak, stars appear at midday and the horizon glows in all directions.

≈ Dusk

Sky darkness

−4°C

Temp. drop

2,900 km/h

Moon speed

🌑 Simulated at totality peak

Namibia

Cities in Namibia

Helao Nafidi23%

Oshakati22%

Ongwediva22%

Ondangwa22%

Tsumeb18%

Rundu17%

Otjiwarongo17%

Grootfontein17%

Ndiyona16%

Swakopmund15%

Okahandja14%

Katutura13%

Windhoek13%

Katima Mulilo12%

Rehoboth12%

Gobabis12%

Lüderitz9%

Keetmanshoop7%

Frequently asked questions

When will the solar eclipse occur in Walvis Bay?: In Walvis Bay, the eclipse begins at 07:48:37 pm CAT (C1), reaches maximum at 07:52:00 pm CAT, and ends at 07:55:22 pm CAT (C4) local time on 6 February 2027.
Will Walvis Bay be in the path of totality?: No. Walvis Bay will see a partial solar eclipse on 6 February 2027, with 14.7% of the sun covered at maximum.
What percentage of the sun will be covered in Walvis Bay?: At maximum eclipse, 14.7% of the sun will be covered as seen from Walvis Bay.

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