Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Athens
In Athens, Greece, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is partial: the Moon covers 78.2% of the Sun at 12:32:46 (Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3)). The eclipse begins at 11:16:42 and ends at 13:49:50. The nearest place with totality is Al Marj, 665 km away.
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Contact times
| Event | Time (Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:16:42 | 54° |
| Maximum | 12:32:46 | 66° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 13:49:50 | 69° |
78.2% of the Sun’s disc covered at maximum.
At maximum
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12:32:46
78.2% of the Sun covered
Eclipse ends in 1 h 17 min 5 s
Sun 66° above the horizon, SE
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 Athens lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Athens?
No. In Athens the eclipse is partial, with 78.2% of the Sun covered at maximum. The nearest place with totality is Al Marj, 665 km away.
What time is the eclipse in Athens?
The eclipse begins at 11:16:42, reaches its maximum at 12:32:46 and ends at 13:49:50 (Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3)).
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)