When will the solar eclipse occur in Kisumu?

In Kisumu, the eclipse begins at 20:49:40 GMT+3 (C1), reaches maximum at 20:52:00 GMT+3, and ends at 20:54:19 GMT+3 (C4) local time on 6 February 2027.

Will Kisumu be in the path of totality?

No. Kisumu will see a partial solar eclipse on 6 February 2027, with 8.5% of the sun covered at maximum.

What percentage of the sun will be covered in Kisumu?

At maximum eclipse, 8.5% of the sun will be covered as seen from Kisumu.

Solar Eclipse in Kisumu — 8.5% Partial

Where to watch

Visibility Map — Kisumu

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

Cities in Kenya →Worldwide · Other Countries →

Timeline

Contact Times

Kisumu · 6 February 2027

C1 — Partial begins20:49:40 GMT+3

Maximum eclipse20:52:00 GMT+3

C4 — Partial ends20:54:19 GMT+3

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

⇔

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

Kenya

Cities in Kenya

Busia10%

Malaba9%

Lugulu9%

Siaya9%

Bondo9%

Mumias9%

Kakuma9%

Bungoma9%

Awendo9%

Migori9%

Webuye9%

Awendo9%

Kakamega9%

Mbale9%

Rongo9%

Frequently asked questions

When will the solar eclipse occur in Kisumu?: In Kisumu, the eclipse begins at 20:49:40 GMT+3 (C1), reaches maximum at 20:52:00 GMT+3, and ends at 20:54:19 GMT+3 (C4) local time on 6 February 2027.
Will Kisumu be in the path of totality?: No. Kisumu will see a partial solar eclipse on 6 February 2027, with 8.5% of the sun covered at maximum.
What percentage of the sun will be covered in Kisumu?: At maximum eclipse, 8.5% of the sun will be covered as seen from Kisumu.

Worldwide