ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE · 6 FEBRUARY 2027
6 February 2027 Eclipse — Path of Annularity
An annular solar eclipse occurs on 6 February 2027.
Its central path crosses southern Chile, Argentina, southeastern Uruguay, southern Brazil, the Atlantic and a narrow sunset segment in West Africa.
The practical question is whether an exact point is central, when the local phases occur and which way the Sun will be.
The event time alone does not tell you what the eclipse looks like from your exact location.
Local times vary by coordinate.
The central phase exists only inside the path.
NASA central maximum; local duration can be shorter.
Global UTC reference, not a local time.
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SunPoint supports Eclipse mode for the 6 February 2027 event. Drop a pin or use your location to check local eclipse direction, solar azimuth, altitude and the map direction line where the calculation layer supports it.
- Local eclipse type where supported
- Maximum phase direction
- Solar altitude and azimuth
- Horizon planning from your pin
Path provenance is NASA GSFC; SunPoint calculates local circumstances with Astronomy Engine.
How the central annularity path works
The central path crosses southern Chile, Argentina, southeastern Uruguay, southern Brazil, the Atlantic and a narrow sunset segment in West Africa.
Inside that corridor the Moon leaves a bright ring; annularity is not a safe naked-eye phase.
From a global path to a real position
A global map does not validate an entire city. SunPoint calculates local type, time, altitude and azimuth at the selected pin.
Maximum-duration context
NASA gives a maximum central duration of about 7m 51s, with greatest eclipse near 15:59:32 UTC. Local duration is usually shorter.
Solar viewing safety
Use suitable eclipse glasses or a safe indirect method throughout every partial phase. Ordinary sunglasses and cloud are not eye protection.
Annularity never becomes safe for unfiltered viewing: the bright solar ring remains visible, so suitable protection stays in place throughout the event.
Authoritative sources and safety
Use authoritative eclipse data before travel and use proper solar-viewing protection during partial phases.
Photography and horizon tips
- Verify exact coordinates.
- Check solar azimuth and altitude.
- Use suitable solar-viewing protection.
Frequently asked questions
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