Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Messina
In Messina, Italy, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is partial: the Moon covers 87.1% of the Sun at 11:18:30 (Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)). The eclipse begins at 10:03:51 and ends at 12:36:28. The nearest place with totality is Teboulba, 497 km away.
See the total eclipse in Teboulba
Contact times
| Event | Time (Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 10:03:51 | 46° |
| Maximum | 11:18:30 | 59° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:36:28 | 69° |
87.1% of the Sun’s disc covered at maximum.
At maximum
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11:18:30
87.1% of the Sun covered
Eclipse ends in 1 h 17 min 57 s
Sun 59° 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 Messina lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
- Teboulba 497 km
- Mahdia 499 km
- Zouila 499 km
- Ksar Hellal 502 km
- Moknine 502 km
- Ksour Essaf 510 km
- Djemmal 513 km
- Masakin 520 km
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Messina?
No. In Messina the eclipse is partial, with 87.1% of the Sun covered at maximum. The nearest place with totality is Teboulba, 497 km away.
What time is the eclipse in Messina?
The eclipse begins at 10:03:51, reaches its maximum at 11:18:30 and ends at 12:36:28 (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)