Eclipse times in Granada
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:42:52 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 10:50:04 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:03:43 |
| Sun covered at maximum | 99.2% |
| Sun’s height at maximum | 40° |
| Sun’s direction at maximum | 98° (E) |
Local time, UTC+2, for the town centre at 37.1773, -3.5986. Times can shift by a few seconds across town. How we calculate.
Where to look
The Sun will be 40° 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.
Where to go for totality
The nearest place to see the total eclipse from Granada is the Costa Tropical or the Málaga coast, about an hour by road. If you can make the trip, leave the evening before: roads into the path are expected to be very busy on the morning of the eclipse.
Longer totality nearby
Moving closer to the centre line adds time. These places within driving distance have a longer totality than Granada:
- Málaga: 1m 50s, about 89 km away in a straight line.
- Marbella: 3m 18s, about 136 km away in a straight line.
- Ronda: 1m 16s, about 148 km away in a straight line.
Questions about the eclipse in Granada
- Will there be a total eclipse in Granada?
- No. Granada is outside the path of totality. At most 99.2% of the Sun will be covered, at 10:50:04 local time (UTC+2).
- Where is the nearest place to see totality from Granada?
- The nearest practical option is the Costa Tropical or the Málaga coast, about an hour by road.
- Do I need eclipse glasses in Granada?
- Yes, for the whole eclipse. Because the Sun is never completely covered here, it is never safe to look at it without certified eclipse glasses.