Eclipse times in Ceuta
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:40:54 |
|---|---|
| Totality begins | 10:45:12 |
| Maximum eclipse | 10:47:36 |
| Totality ends | 10:50:03 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:01:03 |
| Duration of totality | 4m 51s |
| Sun’s height at maximum | 38° |
| Sun’s direction at maximum | 95° (E) |
Local time, UTC+2, for the town centre at 35.8894, -5.3213. 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 Ceuta
Ceuta has the longest totality of any Spanish territory. Mount Hacho and the eastern seafront give clear views towards the morning Sun. Ferry seats for eclipse week are likely to sell out, so book crossings as early as possible.
Historical weather records give Ceuta about a 72% chance of a clear sky at eclipse time in early August, according to climatologist Jay Anderson’s analysis.
Getting to Ceuta
Fast ferries from Algeciras take about an hour, and a helicopter service links Ceuta with Algeciras and Málaga.
Questions about the eclipse in Ceuta
- Is Ceuta in the path of totality?
- Yes. Ceuta 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 Ceuta?
- About 4m 51s, from 10:45:12 to 10:50:03 local time (UTC+2), calculated for the town centre.
- Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from Ceuta?
- 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 09:40:54, when the partial eclipse begins. Take them off only at 10:45:12, when the Sun is completely covered, and put them back on at 10:50:03, as soon as the first bright point of sunlight returns.