Eclipse times in Algeciras
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:40:57 |
|---|---|
| Totality begins | 10:45:19 |
| Maximum eclipse | 10:47:33 |
| Totality ends | 10:49:47 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:00:49 |
| Duration of totality | 4m 28s |
| Sun’s height at maximum | 38° |
| Sun’s direction at maximum | 95° (E) |
Local time, UTC+2, for the town centre at 36.1408, -5.4562. 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 Algeciras
Algeciras is a practical, less touristy base on the Bay of Gibraltar with plenty of hotels and fast access to both Spanish and Moroccan viewing sites.
Longer totality nearby
Moving closer to the centre line adds time. These places within driving distance have a longer totality than Algeciras:
- Ceuta: 4m 51s, about 30 km away in a straight line.
Getting to Algeciras
Gibraltar airport is about 30 minutes away and Málaga about 1.5 hours. Algeciras is also the main ferry port for Ceuta and Tangier Med.
Questions about the eclipse in Algeciras
- Is Algeciras in the path of totality?
- Yes. Algeciras 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 Algeciras?
- About 4m 28s, from 10:45:19 to 10:49:47 local time (UTC+2), calculated for the town centre.
- Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from Algeciras?
- 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 09:40:57, when the partial eclipse begins. Take them off only at 10:45:19, when the Sun is completely covered, and put them back on at 10:49:47, as soon as the first bright point of sunlight returns.