Eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Valletta
In Valletta, Malta, the solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is partial: the Moon covers 97.2% of the Sun at 11:17:42 AM (Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)). The eclipse begins at 10:01:39 AM and ends at 12:37:33 PM. The nearest place with totality is Mahdia, 315 km away.
See the total eclipse in Mahdia
Contact times
| Event | Time (Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)) | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 10:01:39 AM | 45° |
| Maximum | 11:17:42 AM | 60° |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:37:33 PM | 71° |
97.2% of the Sun’s disc covered at maximum.
At maximum
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11:17:42 AM
97.2% of the Sun covered
Eclipse ends in 1 h 19 min 51 s
Sun 60° 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 Valletta lies in the path
Nearby places in the path
- Mahdia 315 km
- Zouila 315 km
- Teboulba 321 km
- Ksour Essaf 322 km
- Moknine 327 km
- Ksar Hellal 328 km
- Djemmal 340 km
- Tājūrā’ 352 km
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 solar eclipse total in Valletta?
No. In Valletta the eclipse is partial, with 97.2% of the Sun covered at maximum. The nearest place with totality is Mahdia, 315 km away.
What time is the eclipse in Valletta?
The eclipse begins at 10:01:39 AM, reaches its maximum at 11:17:42 AM and ends at 12:37:33 PM (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)