Chasing Eclipses

Total solar eclipse in Tetouan

Tetouan is inside the path of totality on 2 August 2027. The Sun will be completely covered from 09:45:00 to 09:49:55 local time (UTC+1).

4m 55sof totality

Partial eclipse begins08:40:42
Totality09:45:00 to 09:49:55
Partial eclipse ends11:01:00
Local time (UTC+1). The whole eclipse lasts about 2 h 20 min, and totality is the dark band in the middle.

Eclipse times in Tetouan

Partial eclipse begins08:40:42
Totality begins09:45:00
Maximum eclipse09:47:27
Totality ends09:49:55
Partial eclipse ends11:01:00
Duration of totality4m 55s
Sun’s height at maximum38°
Sun’s direction at maximum95° (E)

Local time, UTC+1, for the town centre at 35.5785, -5.3684. 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 Tetouan

Tetouan’s whitewashed medina is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the nearby Mediterranean resorts of Martil and M’diq add more accommodation.

Getting to Tetouan

Tetouan Sania Ramel airport has limited flights; most visitors arrive via Tangier, about an hour by road.

Questions about the eclipse in Tetouan

Is Tetouan in the path of totality?
Yes. Tetouan 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 Tetouan?
About 4m 55s, from 09:45:00 to 09:49:55 local time (UTC+1), calculated for the town centre.
Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from Tetouan?
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 08:40:42, when the partial eclipse begins. Take them off only at 09:45:00, when the Sun is completely covered, and put them back on at 09:49:55, as soon as the first bright point of sunlight returns.

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