Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Gibraltar
In Gibraltar, Gibraltar, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is total: totality lasts 4 min 29 s, from 10:45:26 AM to 10:49:55 AM (Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)). The partial phase begins at 9:41:02 AM and ends at 12:00:59 PM. At maximum the Sun stands 38° above the horizon in the E.
Contact times
| Event | Time (Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 9:41:02 AM | 25° |
| Totality begins | 10:45:26 AM | 38° |
| Maximum | 10:47:40 AM | 38° |
| Totality ends | 10:49:55 AM | 39° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:00:59 PM | 53° |
50 km north of the central line.
At maximum
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10:47:40 AM
Totality
Totality ends in 2 min 15 s
Sun 38° above the horizon, E
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 Gibraltar lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
- La Línea de la Concepción 3 km
- San Roque 8 km
- Algeciras 9 km
- Los Barrios 13 km
- Tarifa 27 km
- Ceuta 29 km
- Fnidek 33 km
- Estepona 37 km
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Gibraltar?
Yes. In Gibraltar totality lasts 4 min 29 s, starting at 10:45:26 AM (Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)).
What time is the eclipse in Gibraltar?
The eclipse begins at 9:41:02 AM, reaches its maximum at 10:47:40 AM and ends at 12:00:59 PM (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)