Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Marseille
In Marseille, France, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is partial: the Moon covers 72.5% of the Sun at 11:02:52 (Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)). The eclipse begins at 09:55:40 and ends at 12:14:22. The nearest place with totality is Bouïra, 780 km away.
See the total eclipse in Bouïra
Contact times
| Event | Time (Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:55:40 | 36° |
| Maximum | 11:02:52 | 47° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:14:22 | 58° |
72.5% of the Sun’s disc covered at maximum.
At maximum
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11:02:52
72.6% of the Sun covered
Eclipse ends in 1 h 11 min 30 s
Sun 47° 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 Marseille lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
- Bouïra 780 km
- Beni Mered 783 km
- Blida 790 km
- El Khroub 790 km
- Sétif 790 km
- El Eulma 795 km
- Bordj Bou Arreridj 805 km
- El Achir 807 km
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Marseille?
No. In Marseille the eclipse is partial, with 72.5% of the Sun covered at maximum. The nearest place with totality is Bouïra, 780 km away.
What time is the eclipse in Marseille?
The eclipse begins at 09:55:40, reaches its maximum at 11:02:52 and ends at 12:14:22 (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)