Total Solar Eclipse of August 2, 2027: Times by City, Path & Duration
On Monday, August 2, 2027, the Moon will completely cover the Sun along a narrow path from the Atlantic across southern Spain, Gibraltar and northern Morocco, then over Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Near Luxor in Egypt, totality lasts more than six minutes — one of the longest total eclipses of this century.
At a glance
- Date: Monday, August 2, 2027 (morning in Europe and North Africa, midday in Egypt and Arabia)
- Totality in Europe: southern tip of Spain — Tarifa, Gibraltar, Ceuta, Cádiz, Málaga and Melilla — for up to about 5 minutes, around 10:45 a.m. local time
- Longest totality: about 6 min 20 s or more around Luxor, Egypt
- Partial eclipse: visible across Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and western India
Eclipse times by city (local time)
All times are calculated for each city with the PyEphem astronomy library and are rounded to the minute. "Coverage" is the fraction of the Sun's diameter covered at maximum. Places near the edge of the path (such as Málaga, Jerez or Almería) get a much shorter totality than places near the centre line; a few kilometres can make a big difference.
| City | Type | Coverage | Begins | Maximum | Ends | Totality begins · lasts | Sun's height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarifa | Total | 103% | 09:41 | 10:47 | 12:00 | 10:44 · 4 min 48 s | 38° |
| Gibraltar | Total | 102% | 09:41 | 10:48 | 12:00 | 10:45 · 4 min 36 s | 39° |
| Ceuta | Total | 103% | 09:41 | 10:47 | 12:01 | 10:45 · 4 min 58 s | 38° |
| Melilla | Total | 102% | 09:43 | 10:50 | 12:05 | 10:48 · 4 min 44 s | 41° |
| Cádiz | Total | 101% | 09:41 | 10:47 | 11:59 | 10:45 · 3 min 08 s | 38° |
| Málaga | Total | 100% | 09:42 | 10:49 | 12:02 | 10:47 · 2 min 14 s | 39° |
| Jerez de la Frontera | Total | 100% | 09:41 | 10:47 | 11:59 | 10:46 · 1 min 58 s | 38° |
| Almería | Total (edge) | 100% | 09:44 | 10:51 | 12:05 | 10:51 · under 1 min | 41° |
| Sevilla | Partial | 98% | 09:42 | 10:47 | 11:59 | — | 38° |
| Granada | Partial | 99% | 09:43 | 10:50 | 12:03 | — | 40° |
| Córdoba | Partial | 96% | 09:43 | 10:49 | 12:01 | — | 39° |
| Madrid | Partial | 88% | 09:46 | 10:51 | 12:02 | — | 40° |
| Valencia | Partial | 91% | 09:47 | 10:55 | 12:08 | — | 43° |
| Barcelona | Partial | 84% | 09:51 | 10:58 | 12:11 | — | 45° |
| Bilbao | Partial | 79% | 09:49 | 10:53 | 12:02 | — | 40° |
| Lisboa | Partial | 93% | 08:41 | 09:45 | 10:54 | — | 35° |
| Tangier | Total | 103% | 08:41 | 09:47 | 11:00 | 09:44 · 4 min 58 s | 38° |
| Benghazi | Total | 104% | 10:11 | 11:31 | 12:53 | 11:27 · 6 min 20 s | 68° |
| Luxor | Total | 104% | 11:40 | 13:05 | 14:26 | 13:01 · about 6 min 20–30 s | 82° |
| Jeddah | Total | 103% | 12:01 | 13:25 | 14:43 | 13:22 · 6 min 10 s | 76° |
| Cairo | Partial | 95% | 11:33 | 12:56 | 14:16 | — | 78° |
| Tunis | Partial | 97% | 08:56 | 10:10 | 11:28 | — | 55° |
| London | Partial | 52% | 09:04 | 10:00 | 10:59 | — | 40° |
| Paris | Partial | 60% | 10:01 | 11:01 | 12:04 | — | 43° |
| Rome | Partial | 79% | 10:02 | 11:13 | 12:26 | — | 54° |
| Athens | Partial | 82% | 11:17 | 12:33 | 13:49 | — | 66° |
| Istanbul | Partial | 67% | 11:27 | 12:39 | 13:50 | — | 66° |
| Dubai | Partial | 62% | 13:34 | 14:44 | 15:47 | — | 57° |
Watch the eclipse in 3D as it will look from Luxor, Tarifa, Seville, Madrid or London — with the real height and direction of the Sun.
Open the 2027 eclipse in 3D →Where to watch in Spain
The path of totality touches Europe only at the southern tip of Spain. Tarifa and Gibraltar, close to the centre line, get almost five minutes of totality; Cádiz about three minutes; Málaga just over two minutes, because it lies near the northern edge of the path. Seville, Granada and Córdoba are just outside and see a very deep partial eclipse — the Sun becomes a thin crescent, but the corona will not appear. Madrid sees about 88% of the Sun's diameter covered.
In early August the weather in southern Spain is usually sunny, but morning haze or Levante wind near the Strait of Gibraltar can be an issue. Expect crowds and heavy traffic: book accommodation early and plan to arrive the day before.
Egypt and the longest totality
Near Luxor, totality lasts about six and a half minutes with the Sun almost overhead — a rare chance to see the corona, bright planets and stars for a long time. The ancient temples of Karnak and Luxor are inside the path, so this eclipse is expected to attract many travellers.
How to watch safely
- Use certified eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2) for all partial phases. Ordinary sunglasses are not safe.
- Never look at the Sun through binoculars, a telescope or a camera without a proper solar filter on the front.
- Only during totality — when the Sun is completely covered — can you take the glasses off. Put them back on as soon as the first bright point of sunlight reappears.
Frequently asked questions
Can I see the total eclipse from Madrid or Seville?
No. Madrid and Seville are outside the path of totality and see a partial eclipse (about 88% and 98% of the Sun's diameter covered). You need to travel to the coast around Cádiz, Tarifa, Gibraltar or Málaga for totality.
How long does totality last in Spain?
Up to about five minutes near the Strait of Gibraltar (Tarifa, Ceuta), about three minutes in Cádiz and about two minutes in Málaga.
When is the next total solar eclipse in Spain?
Spain had a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, across the north of the country, and will see an annular (“ring of fire”) eclipse on January 26, 2028, just before sunset in parts of Andalusia such as Seville and Cádiz. After 2027, the next total eclipse in southern Spain is far in the future.