Chasing Eclipses

Total solar eclipse in Al Hoceima

Al Hoceima is inside the path of totality on 2 August 2027. The Sun will be completely covered from 09:46:50 to 09:51:22 local time (UTC+1).

4m 32sof totality

Partial eclipse begins08:41:33
Totality09:46:50 to 09:51:22
Partial eclipse ends11:03:28
Local time (UTC+1). The whole eclipse lasts about 2 h 22 min, and totality is the dark band in the middle.

Eclipse times in Al Hoceima

Partial eclipse begins08:41:33
Totality begins09:46:50
Maximum eclipse09:49:06
Totality ends09:51:22
Partial eclipse ends11:03:28
Duration of totality4m 32s
Sun’s height at maximum40°
Sun’s direction at maximum96° (E)

Local time, UTC+1, for the town centre at 35.2517, -3.9372. Times can shift by a few seconds across town. How we calculate.

Where to look

The Sun will be 40° 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 Al Hoceima

A quieter Mediterranean resort on the Rif coast with sheltered coves and a clear sea horizon to the east.

Longer totality nearby

Moving closer to the centre line adds time. These places within driving distance have a longer totality than Al Hoceima:

Getting to Al Hoceima

Al Hoceima has a small airport with seasonal flights from Europe.

Questions about the eclipse in Al Hoceima

Is Al Hoceima in the path of totality?
Yes. Al Hoceima 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 Al Hoceima?
About 4m 32s, from 09:46:50 to 09:51:22 local time (UTC+1), calculated for the town centre.
Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from Al Hoceima?
During totality the Sun will be 40 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 08:41:33, when the partial eclipse begins. Take them off only at 09:46:50, when the Sun is completely covered, and put them back on at 09:51:22, as soon as the first bright point of sunlight returns.

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