| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
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| Local Type: | Total Solar Eclipse, in British Indian Ocean Territory, United Kingdom |
| Start of Partial: | Mon, Aug 2, 2027 at 11:37 am BST |
| Start of Totality: | Mon, Aug 2, 2027 at 12:40 pm BST |
| End of Totality: | Mon, Aug 2, 2027 at 12:43 pm BST |
| End of Partial: | Mon, Aug 2, 2027 at 1:40 pm BST |
All times shown on this page are local time. |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in British Indian Ocean Territory.
Aug 2, 2027 – Total Solar Eclipse – British Indian Ocean Territory
The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon. Totality is visible within the dark red strip.
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Countdown until eclipse begins
544 Days 3 Hrs 14 Mins 8 SecsBritish Indian Ocean Territory Eclipse Countdown
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in British Indian Ocean Territory Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover |
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| Diego Garcia |
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4:40 pm | 5:43 pm | 6:40 pm IOT |
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All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in British Indian Ocean Territory
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Feb 17, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |
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Mar 3, 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |
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Feb 21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
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Aug 2, 2027 Total Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |
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Jul 6–7, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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Note: Click on the date link for details in British Indian Ocean Territory, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in British Indian Ocean Territory