Eclipse times in Estepona
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:41:20 |
|---|---|
| Totality begins | 10:46:11 |
| Maximum eclipse | 10:48:00 |
| Totality ends | 10:49:50 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:01:18 |
| Duration of totality | 3m 39s |
| Sun’s height at maximum | 39° |
| Sun’s direction at maximum | 96° (E) |
Local time, UTC+2, for the town centre at 36.4276, -5.1459. Times can shift by a few seconds across town. How we calculate.
Where to look
The Sun will be 39° 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 Estepona
Estepona combines a large stock of holiday accommodation with well over three minutes of totality, and the Sun rises over the sea, giving a clean eastern horizon.
Longer totality nearby
Moving closer to the centre line adds time. These places within driving distance have a longer totality than Estepona:
- Gibraltar: 4m 29s, about 37 km away in a straight line.
- Algeciras: 4m 28s, about 42 km away in a straight line.
- Tarifa: 4m 41s, about 62 km away in a straight line.
Getting to Estepona
Málaga airport is about an hour away and Gibraltar about 40 minutes.
Questions about the eclipse in Estepona
- Is Estepona in the path of totality?
- Yes. Estepona 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 Estepona?
- About 3m 39s, from 10:46:11 to 10:49:50 local time (UTC+2), calculated for the town centre.
- Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from Estepona?
- During totality the Sun will be 39 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 09:41:20, when the partial eclipse begins. Take them off only at 10:46:11, when the Sun is completely covered, and put them back on at 10:49:50, as soon as the first bright point of sunlight returns.