What you'll see in Taif
Artist's impression. The Sun's height above the rooftops is its real altitude from Taif; the skyline itself is generic.
Taif catches only 2m04s — the path's northern edge runs between it and Mecca, an hour's drive away, which sees more than twice as long.
The Sun is high in the sky here, so unlike a low-horizon eclipse you do not need a distant, unobstructed skyline — but a courtyard or a narrow street can still put a rooftop in the way. Step somewhere with open sky overhead.
⚠ Eye safety
Use ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses for the entire partial phase. The ONLY exception is 13:25:52–13:29:49 UTC+3, when the Sun is fully covered from Taif.
FAQ
Is Taif in the path of totality?
Yes — Taif is inside the path, with 3m 57s of totality starting at 13:25:52 UTC+3.
Do I need eclipse glasses in Taif?
Yes, for the entire partial phase (12:03–13:25:52 and 13:29:49–14:45 UTC+3). You may remove them only between 13:25:52 and 13:29:49, while the Sun is fully covered.
Sources: NASA eclipse predictions and the local-circumstances table on the Wikipedia article for this eclipse, for Taif, Saudi Arabia (Aug 2, 2027). See the hub page for every city and the path map.