Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Lyon
In Lyon, France, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is partial: the Moon covers 62.6% of the Sun at 11:02:45 (Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)). The eclipse begins at 09:58:08 and ends at 12:11:12. The nearest place with totality is Beni Mered, 1,039 km away.
See the total eclipse in Beni Mered
Contact times
| Event | Time (Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:58:08 | 35° |
| Maximum | 11:02:45 | 46° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:11:12 | 56° |
62.6% of the Sun’s disc covered at maximum.
At maximum
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11:02:45
62.7% of the Sun covered
Eclipse ends in 1 h 8 min 27 s
Sun 46° 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 Lyon lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
- Beni Mered 1,039 km
- Bouïra 1,045 km
- Blida 1,045 km
- Sétif 1,064 km
- El Khroub 1,066 km
- Medea 1,069 km
- El Eulma 1,069 km
- Bordj Bou Arreridj 1,076 km
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Lyon?
No. In Lyon the eclipse is partial, with 62.6% of the Sun covered at maximum. The nearest place with totality is Beni Mered, 1,039 km away.
What time is the eclipse in Lyon?
The eclipse begins at 09:58:08, reaches its maximum at 11:02:45 and ends at 12:11:12 (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)