Partial Solar Eclipse · 6 February 2027

Solar Eclipse in Malawi

On 6 February 2027, a partial solar eclipse crosses Malawi.

Partial
Eclipse type
6.6%
Max obscuration
Max duration
20
Cities tracked
Where to watch

Visibility Map

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

Path of Totality
Width~282 km
Max duration
Speed~2,900 km/h
Eclipse Details
Saros series131
Magnitude0.9281
Gamma-0.2952
Date6 February 2027
Cities in Malawi →Worldwide · Other Countries
Normal sky before eclipse
Sky during total solar eclipse
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
By location

Cities in Malawi

Maximum obscuration and peak contact time per city.

Worldwide

Other Countries

Frequently asked questions

When is the solar eclipse in Malawi?
On 6 February 2027, Malawi will experience a partial solar eclipse with a maximum occultation of 6.6%.
Will Malawi be in the path of totality?
No. Malawi will see a partial solar eclipse on 6 February 2027, with up to 6.6% of the sun covered.
Which cities in Malawi will see the best eclipse?
The cities in Malawi with the highest eclipse coverage are: Chitipa (6.6%), Karonga (5.6%), Rumphi (5.1%), Mzimba (4.9%).
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