Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Alicante
In Alicante, Spain, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is partial: the Moon covers 94.7% of the Sun at 10:54:17 (Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)). The eclipse begins at 09:46:03 and ends at 12:08:32. The nearest place with totality is Roquetas de Mar, 257 km away.
See the total eclipse in Roquetas de Mar
Contact times
| Event | Time (Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:46:03 | 30° |
| Maximum | 10:54:17 | 43° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:08:32 | 57° |
94.7% of the Sun’s disc covered at maximum.
At maximum
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10:54:17
94.8% of the Sun covered
Eclipse ends in 1 h 14 min 15 s
Sun 43° above the horizon, ESE
Simulation from the computed positions of the Sun and the Moon for this place. The brightness of the sky is illustrative. Corona photo: NASA/Aubrey Gemignani, eclipse of 21 August 2017. The real corona of 2027 will look different.
Where Alicante lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
- Roquetas de Mar 257 km
- El Ejido 270 km
- Mostaganem 273 km
- Adra 286 km
- Chlef 291 km
- Bir el Djir 292 km
- Oran 295 km
- Relizane 304 km
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Alicante?
No. In Alicante the eclipse is partial, with 94.7% of the Sun covered at maximum. The nearest place with totality is Roquetas de Mar, 257 km away.
What time is the eclipse in Alicante?
The eclipse begins at 09:46:03, reaches its maximum at 10:54:17 and ends at 12:08:32 (Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)).
Times calculated with Astronomy Engine for sea level and checked against NASA and the US Naval Observatory. More on the hub page: Total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 · Methodology · NASA path table (Fred Espenak)