Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Saint Helier
In Saint Helier, Jersey, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is partial: the Moon covers 50.5% of the Sun at 9:56:58 AM (UTC+1). The eclipse begins at 8:58:04 AM and ends at 10:59:19 AM. The nearest place with totality is El Ejido, 1,381 km away.
See the total eclipse in El Ejido
Contact times
| Event | Time (UTC+1) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 8:58:04 AM | 30° |
| Maximum | 9:56:58 AM | 39° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 10:59:19 AM | 48° |
50.5% of the Sun’s disc covered at maximum.
At maximum
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9:56:58 AM
50.5% of the Sun covered
Eclipse ends in 1 h 2 min 21 s
Sun 39° 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 Saint Helier lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
- El Ejido 1,381 km
- Roquetas de Mar 1,382 km
- Adra 1,385 km
- Motril 1,388 km
- Vélez-Málaga 1,389 km
- Nerja 1,390 km
- Almuñécar 1,391 km
- Torre del Mar 1,393 km
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Saint Helier?
No. In Saint Helier the eclipse is partial, with 50.5% of the Sun covered at maximum. The nearest place with totality is El Ejido, 1,381 km away.
What time is the eclipse in Saint Helier?
The eclipse begins at 8:58:04 AM, reaches its maximum at 9:56:58 AM and ends at 10:59:19 AM (UTC+1).
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)