Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Melilla
In Melilla, Spain, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is total: totality lasts 4 min 40 s, from 10:48:03 to 10:52:42 (Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)). The partial phase begins at 09:42:18 and ends at 12:05:12. At maximum the Sun stands 41° above the horizon in the E.
Contact times
| Event | Time (Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:42:18 | 27° |
| Totality begins | 10:48:03 | 41° |
| Maximum | 10:50:22 | 41° |
| Totality ends | 10:52:42 | 41° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:05:12 | 56° |
48 km south of the central line.
At maximum
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10:50:22
Totality
Totality ends in 2 min 20 s
Sun 41° 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 Melilla lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
- Beni Enzar 4 km
- Nador 14 km
- Zeghanghane 16 km
- Al Aaroui 32 km
- Zaïo 43 km
- Sidi Slimane Echcharaa 69 km
- Berkane 70 km
- Imzouren 84 km
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Melilla?
Yes. In Melilla totality lasts 4 min 40 s, starting at 10:48:03 (Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)).
What time is the eclipse in Melilla?
The eclipse begins at 09:42:18, reaches its maximum at 10:50:22 and ends at 12:05:12 (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)