Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Montpellier
In Montpellier, France, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is partial: the Moon covers 71.7% of the Sun at 11:01:03 (Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)). The eclipse begins at 09:54:38 and ends at 12:11:53. The nearest place with totality is Beni Mered, 793 km away.
See the total eclipse in Beni Mered
Contact times
| Event | Time (Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:54:38 | 34° |
| Maximum | 11:01:03 | 46° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:11:53 | 57° |
71.7% of the Sun’s disc covered at maximum.
At maximum
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11:01:03
71.8% of the Sun covered
Eclipse ends in 1 h 10 min 49 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 Montpellier lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
- Beni Mered 793 km
- Blida 799 km
- Bouïra 805 km
- Medea 822 km
- Khemis Miliana 829 km
- Sétif 835 km
- Bordj Bou Arreridj 841 km
- El Achir 842 km
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Montpellier?
No. In Montpellier the eclipse is partial, with 71.7% of the Sun covered at maximum. The nearest place with totality is Beni Mered, 793 km away.
What time is the eclipse in Montpellier?
The eclipse begins at 09:54:38, reaches its maximum at 11:01:03 and ends at 12:11:53 (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)