Eclipse time in Sofia61% covered
Total Solar Eclipse in Sofia August 2, 2027 reaches maximum over Sofia at Aug 2, 12:28 PM GMT+3 . The city sees a partial eclipse with the Sun 62° above the horizon at azimuth 146°.
LOCAL MAXIMUM Aug 2, 12:28 PM GMT+3
TYPE PARTIAL
COVERED 61%
MAG 0.68
SUN ALT 62°
Partial begins Aug 2, 11:18 AM GMT+3
Partial ends Aug 2, 1:40 PM GMT+3
UTC check: maximum 09:28 UTC. Computed from Besselian elements at the city coordinate; confirm exact local circumstances before travel.
What Sofia sees
Maximum eclipse Aug 2, 12:28 PM GMT+3 — 61% of the Sun covered, magnitude 0.68.
Viewing geometry The Sun is about 62° above the horizon at azimuth 146° at maximum. The city coordinate is roughly 1196 km from the computed centerline.
Totality Sofia is outside totality. Travel inside the path for the corona and full daylight darkness. Safety & source notes Local timing is useful for planning, but safe viewing rules still matter more than the clock.
Path and city marker
Eclipse geometry Loading path geometry Centerline Band of totality City coordinate
The map shows Stella’s computed path plus the city coordinate used for the local timing above. Terrain, buildings, clouds, and your exact address can change the practical view.
See it from your location Your eclipse type, peak coverage, and contact times — in your local time.
Use my location Dark-sky stays near Sofia ~2 hr 7 min drive · Bortle 3 Kokino Megalithic Observatory
View stay → ~2 hr 48 min drive · Bortle 2 Rozhen Observatory
View stay → ~2 hr 49 min drive · Bortle 3 Grand Hotel Murgavets + Rozhen Observatory
View stay → Next steps Keep planning the eclipse from Sofia. Compare the full path, nearby dark-sky stays, protected places, and the field guide before you commit.
Nearby eclipse city times Local circumstances change fast near the path. Compare nearby city coordinates.
Full eclipse page → Eclipse time in Sofia: FAQ
When is maximum? Aug 2, 12:28 PM GMT+3
How much of the Sun is covered? 61% at maximum.
Is this safe to watch without glasses? No. Use certified solar protection except during totality, and only if you are inside the total path.