Eclipse times in Tangier
| Partial eclipse begins | 08:40:30 |
|---|---|
| Totality begins | 09:44:32 |
| Maximum eclipse | 09:46:58 |
| Totality ends | 09:49:26 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 11:00:13 |
| Duration of totality | 4m 54s |
| Sun’s height at maximum | 38° |
| Sun’s direction at maximum | 95° (E) |
Local time, UTC+1, for the town centre at 35.7595, -5.8340. Times can shift by a few seconds across town. How we calculate.
Where to look
The Sun will be 38° 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 Tangier
Tangier is close to the centre line and offers almost five minutes of totality. Cap Malabata and the eastern corniche face the morning Sun.
Historical weather records give Tangier about a 84% chance of a clear sky at eclipse time in early August, according to climatologist Jay Anderson’s analysis.
Getting to Tangier
Tangier Ibn Battouta airport has flights from across Europe, and ferries run from Tarifa and Algeciras. The high-speed train links Tangier with Rabat and Casablanca.
Questions about the eclipse in Tangier
- Is Tangier in the path of totality?
- Yes. Tangier 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 Tangier?
- About 4m 54s, from 09:44:32 to 09:49:26 local time (UTC+1), calculated for the town centre.
- Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from Tangier?
- During totality the Sun will be 38 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 08:40:30, when the partial eclipse begins. Take them off only at 09:44:32, when the Sun is completely covered, and put them back on at 09:49:26, as soon as the first bright point of sunlight returns.