Eclipse times in Cádiz
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:40:39 |
|---|---|
| Totality begins | 10:45:17 |
| Maximum eclipse | 10:46:44 |
| Totality ends | 10:48:11 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 11:59:25 |
| Duration of totality | 2m 54s |
| Sun’s height at maximum | 37° |
| Sun’s direction at maximum | 95° (E) |
Local time, UTC+2, for the town centre at 36.5271, -6.2886. Times can shift by a few seconds across town. How we calculate.
Where to look
The Sun will be 37° 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 Cádiz
The city of Cádiz lies near the northern edge of the path, so totality here is shorter than along the Strait. Driving 30 to 60 minutes south towards Vejer, Barbate or Tarifa adds well over a minute of totality.
Historical weather records give Cádiz about a 89% chance of a clear sky at eclipse time in early August, according to climatologist Jay Anderson’s analysis.
Longer totality nearby
Moving closer to the centre line adds time. These places within driving distance have a longer totality than Cádiz:
- Conil de la Frontera: 4m 02s, about 33 km away in a straight line.
- Vejer de la Frontera: 4m 08s, about 42 km away in a straight line.
- Barbate: 4m 18s, about 50 km away in a straight line.
- Tarifa: 4m 41s, about 84 km away in a straight line.
- Algeciras: 4m 28s, about 86 km away in a straight line.
Getting to Cádiz
Jerez airport is about 40 minutes away. Cádiz has a mainline train station with direct services from Seville and Madrid.
Questions about the eclipse in Cádiz
- Is Cádiz in the path of totality?
- Yes. Cádiz 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 Cádiz?
- About 2m 54s, from 10:45:17 to 10:48:11 local time (UTC+2), calculated for the town centre.
- Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from Cádiz?
- During totality the Sun will be 37 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 09:40:39, when the partial eclipse begins. Take them off only at 10:45:17, when the Sun is completely covered, and put them back on at 10:48:11, as soon as the first bright point of sunlight returns.
Other places nearby
- Conil de la Frontera 4m 02s, 33 km
- Vejer de la Frontera 4m 08s, 42 km
- Barbate 4m 18s, 50 km
- Tarifa 4m 41s, 84 km
- Algeciras 4m 28s, 86 km