Partial eclipse
Solar eclipse of 6 February 2027 in Rio de Janeiro
In Rio de Janeiro the eclipse is partial: the Moon covers 84% of the Sun at 1:29 PM. It starts at 11:40 AM and ends at 3:04 PM, local time (GMT-3).
Eclipse times in Rio de Janeiro
- Eclipse
- Partial
- Sun covered
- 84%
- Sun height
- 69°
- Direction of the Sun
- WNW · 287°
- Partial eclipse begins 11:40 AM
- Maximum eclipse 1:29 PM
- Partial eclipse ends 3:04 PM
Local timeline · GMT-3 · Eclipse Predictions by Fred Espenak, NASA/GSFC. Catalogue verified 12 September 2026.
How the eclipse unfolds
The Sun from Rio de Janeiro, with straight up at the top, from first to last contact. Local times.
- 11:40 AM 0%
- 12:16 PM 19%
- 12:53 PM 52%
- 1:29 PM 84%
- 2:01 PM 55%
- 2:33 PM 22%
- 3:04 PM 0%
Where to look
At 1:29 PM the Sun is towards the west-northwest, 69° above the horizon. That is high enough to clear most buildings, so an open street, a balcony or a terrace facing that way will do.
What you will notice
The light dims a little, though without eclipse glasses you might not notice. Through the glasses the Sun looks like a thick crescent at maximum.
For the ring of fire, the nearest place in this guide is Punta del Este, 1,760 km away, with about 5 min 20 sec.
See it from Rio de Janeiro
Play the eclipse in a 3D sky as it will look from Rio de Janeiro, with the Sun and Moon in their real places.
Viewing safely
Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, never look directly at the Sun without suitable solar viewing protection. Eclipse glasses should comply with ISO 12312-2. Cameras, binoculars and telescopes need purpose-made filters fitted over the front of the optics.
Read NASA’s eclipse safety guidance →Solar eclipse questions
What time is the eclipse in Rio de Janeiro?
It starts at 11:40 AM, peaks at 1:29 PM and ends at 3:04 PM, local time (GMT-3).
Will the eclipse be annular in Rio de Janeiro?
No. Rio de Janeiro is outside the path and sees a partial eclipse, with 84% of the Sun covered. For the ring of fire, the nearest place in this guide is Punta del Este, 1,760 km away, with about 5 min 20 sec.
Where should I look for the eclipse in Rio de Janeiro?
At maximum the Sun is 69° above the horizon, towards the west-northwest.
