When will the solar eclipse occur in Banjul?

In Banjul, the eclipse begins at 05:27:36 pm GMT (C1), reaches maximum at 05:48:00 pm GMT, and ends at 06:08:23 pm GMT (C4) local time on 6 February 2027.

Will Banjul be in the path of totality?

No. Banjul will see a partial solar eclipse on 6 February 2027, with 54.5% of the sun covered at maximum.

What percentage of the sun will be covered in Banjul?

At maximum eclipse, 54.5% of the sun will be covered as seen from Banjul.

Solar Eclipse in Banjul — 54.5% Partial

Where to watch

Visibility Map — Banjul

The Gambia 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

Banjul · 6 February 2027

C1 — Partial begins05:27:36 pm GMT

Maximum eclipse05:48:00 pm GMT

C4 — Partial ends06:08:23 pm GMT

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

The Gambia

Cities in The Gambia

Farato57%

Soma56%

Nema Kunku56%

Farafenni56%

Gunjur55%

Lamin55%

Brikama55%

Sanyang55%

Busumbala55%

Sinchu Alagi55%

Kunkujang55%

Abuko55%

Welingara55%

Tanji55%

Faji Kunda55%

Latri Sabiji55%

Brufut54%

Sukuta54%

Talinding54%

Frequently asked questions

When will the solar eclipse occur in Banjul?: In Banjul, the eclipse begins at 05:27:36 pm GMT (C1), reaches maximum at 05:48:00 pm GMT, and ends at 06:08:23 pm GMT (C4) local time on 6 February 2027.
Will Banjul be in the path of totality?: No. Banjul will see a partial solar eclipse on 6 February 2027, with 54.5% of the sun covered at maximum.
What percentage of the sun will be covered in Banjul?: At maximum eclipse, 54.5% of the sun will be covered as seen from Banjul.

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