Partial eclipse begins08:44:22
Totality09:50:55 to 09:56:06
Partial eclipse ends11:09:14
Eclipse times in Oran
| Partial eclipse begins | 08:44:22 |
|---|---|
| Totality begins | 09:50:55 |
| Maximum eclipse | 09:53:30 |
| Totality ends | 09:56:06 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 11:09:14 |
| Duration of totality | 5m 11s |
| Sun’s height at maximum | 43° |
| Sun’s direction at maximum | 99° (E) |
Local time, UTC+1, for the town centre at 35.6971, -0.6308. Times can shift by a few seconds across town. How we calculate.
Where to look
The Sun will be 43° above the horizon towards the east. That is roughly the height of a raised fist held at arm’s length, stacked 4 times above the horizon. Pick a spot with nothing tall on that side: a beach or hillside facing east is ideal, while narrow streets and tall buildings to the east can block the view.
Watching the eclipse in Oran
Algeria’s second city lies inside the path with over five minutes of totality. The Santa Cruz fort above the city gives a wide view.
Getting to Oran
Oran Ahmed Ben Bella airport has flights from France, Spain and other Mediterranean hubs. Most visitors need a visa arranged in advance.
Questions about the eclipse in Oran
- Is Oran in the path of totality?
- Yes. Oran is inside the path of the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027, so the Sun will be completely covered.
- How long will totality last in Oran?
- About 5m 11s, from 09:50:55 to 09:56:06 local time (UTC+1), calculated for the town centre.
- Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from Oran?
- During totality the Sun will be 43 degrees above the horizon towards the east. Choose a spot with a clear view in that direction.
- When should I put my eclipse glasses on and take them off?
- Wear them from 08:44:22, when the partial eclipse begins. Take them off only at 09:50:55, when the Sun is completely covered, and put them back on at 09:56:06, as soon as the first bright point of sunlight returns.