Ceuta
4m48.2s
Start 10:45:14 · End 10:50:02
Total solar eclipse in Spain, 2 August 2027
02.08.2027
Longest totality4m48.2sCeuta
Longest on the mainland4m38.4sTarifa
On Monday 2 August 2027 the Moon's shadow will cross the Strait of Gibraltar in the morning. In a narrow strip of southern Spain, Ceuta and Melilla the Sun will be completely covered for a few minutes; the rest of mainland Spain will see a partial eclipse. This page brings together the calculated times for each city, how to read them, how to watch without harming your eyes, and answers to common questions.
Totality
Tarifa
4m38.4s
Start 10:45:01 · End 10:49:40
Melilla
4m33.5s
Start 10:48:06 · End 10:52:40
Algeciras
4m26.1s
Start 10:45:20 · End 10:49:46
Marbella
3m17.0s
Start 10:46:42 · End 10:50:00
Cádiz
2m52.4s
Start 10:45:18 · End 10:48:11
Málaga
1m50.0s
Start 10:48:03 · End 10:49:53
Jerez de la Frontera
1m37.7s
Start 10:46:10 · End 10:47:48
Gibraltar (UK)
4m26.8s
Start 10:45:27 · End 10:49:54
Partial only (no totality)
Almería
0.9995
Max magnitude
Granada
0.9880
Max magnitude
Huelva
0.9820
Max magnitude
Sevilla
0.9790
Max magnitude
Córdoba
0.9630
Max magnitude
Madrid
0.8800
Max magnitude
eclipse2027.world calculation based on NASA elements. Times CEST. Approximate coordinates; edges ±1–2 s.
Official reference in Spain: Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN), total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 (in Spanish). Our times are our own calculation from NASA elements; the rounded durations IGN publishes (for example Ceuta 4 min 48 s) match ours within about 2 s.
Eclipse times by city
| City | Partial begins | Totality begins | Maximum | Totality ends | Partial ends | Totality | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cádiz | 09:40:39 | 10:45:18 | 10:46:44 | 10:48:11 | 11:59:27 | 2m52.4s | 37.4° |
| Huelva | 09:40:44 | – | 10:46:18 | – | 11:58:22 | – | 36.7° |
| Tarifa | 09:40:46 | 10:45:01 | 10:47:20 | 10:49:40 | 12:00:37 | 4m38.4s | 38.1° |
| Jerez de la Frontera | 09:40:51 | 10:46:10 | 10:46:59 | 10:47:48 | 11:59:43 | 1m37.7s | 37.6° |
| Ceuta | 09:40:53 | 10:45:14 | 10:47:37 | 10:50:02 | 12:01:06 | 4m48.2s | 38.4° |
| Algeciras | 09:40:57 | 10:45:20 | 10:47:33 | 10:49:46 | 12:00:51 | 4m26.1s | 38.3° |
| Gibraltar | 09:41:01 | 10:45:27 | 10:47:40 | 10:49:54 | 12:01:01 | 4m26.8s | 38.4° |
| Sevilla | 09:41:24 | – | 10:47:24 | – | 11:59:51 | – | 37.7° |
| Marbella | 09:41:33 | 10:46:42 | 10:48:21 | 10:50:00 | 12:01:45 | 3m17.0s | 38.9° |
| Málaga | 09:41:59 | 10:48:03 | 10:48:58 | 10:49:53 | 12:02:29 | 1m50.0s | 39.3° |
| Melilla | 09:42:18 | 10:48:06 | 10:50:23 | 10:52:40 | 12:05:15 | 4m33.5s | 41.0° |
| Córdoba | 09:42:32 | – | 10:48:57 | – | 12:01:41 | – | 38.9° |
| Granada | 09:42:51 | – | 10:50:05 | – | 12:03:45 | – | 40.1° |
| Almería | 09:43:29 | – | 10:51:23 | – | 12:05:45 | – | 41.3° |
| Madrid | 09:45:22 | – | 10:51:09 | – | 12:02:39 | – | 39.8° |
All times are CEST (Spanish summer time). A dash means there is no totality in that city, only a partial eclipse. Sun altitude is given at maximum eclipse. Coordinates are approximate city centres: a few kilometres can change the duration, especially near the edges of the path.
How to watch the eclipse safely
During the partial phases never look directly at the Sun without protection, not even when only a thin bright crescent is left. Looking at the Sun can damage the retina painlessly and permanently.
Use eclipse glasses that meet the ISO 12312-2 standard and check that they are not scratched or damaged. Ordinary sunglasses, X-ray film or smoked glass are not safe.
Binoculars, telescopes and cameras need a proper solar filter in front of the lens. Never look through them while wearing eclipse glasses behind the eyepiece.
Only during totality, when the Sun is completely covered, is it safe to look without glasses. As soon as the first point of light reappears, put them back on. Outside the path of totality, for example in Madrid or Seville, keep your glasses on the whole time.
How to prepare
- The eclipse happens in midsummer, mid-morning, with the Sun high in the sky. Bring water, a hat and sunscreen, and find shade while you wait.
- Pick a spot with a clear view to the east and south-east and arrive early: coastal roads are likely to be busy that day.
- Check the weather forecast in the days before and have a backup spot in mind in case of cloud or haze.
- Before the day, practise fitting and removing the filter on your camera or binoculars. During totality the sky darkens like dusk: use those minutes to look at the eclipse and the landscape rather than fiddling with equipment.
FAQ
Where is totality longest?
Ceuta, 4 min 48 s. On the mainland, Tarifa, 4 min 38 s.
Is it total in Madrid or Seville?
No, only partial there. Never look at the sun without ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses.
What about Almería?
Partial in the city centre (magnitude 0.9995); totality starts ~2 km south of central Almería.
What time is the eclipse in Cádiz?
In Cádiz the partial eclipse starts at 09:40:39 and totality lasts from 10:45:18 to 10:48:11 (2 min 52 s), CEST.
And in Málaga?
In Málaga totality starts at 10:48:03 and lasts 1 min 50 s, because the city lies close to the northern edge of the path.
Can I see it from Madrid?
Yes, but only as a partial eclipse: at most the Moon covers part of the Sun (magnitude 0.88). Wear ISO 12312-2 glasses the whole time.
What day of the week is it?
2 August 2027 is a Monday.
Where do these times come from?
They are our own calculation from the Besselian elements published by NASA, checked against NASA's central-line table and the rounded durations from Spain's IGN. Official IGN figures per municipality may differ by a second or two.