Eclipse times in Málaga
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:42:00 |
|---|---|
| Totality begins | 10:48:02 |
| Maximum eclipse | 10:48:58 |
| Totality ends | 10:49:52 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:02:27 |
| Duration of totality | 1m 50s |
| Sun’s height at maximum | 39° |
| Sun’s direction at maximum | 97° (E) |
Local time, UTC+2, for the town centre at 36.7213, -4.4214. 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 Málaga
Málaga is close to the northern edge of the path, so totality in the city centre is short and parts of the metropolitan area to the north may miss it altogether. Travelling south-west along the coast towards Fuengirola, Marbella or Estepona adds a lot of totality for a short drive.
Longer totality nearby
Moving closer to the centre line adds time. These places within driving distance have a longer totality than Málaga:
- Marbella: 3m 18s, about 47 km away in a straight line.
- Estepona: 3m 39s, about 72 km away in a straight line.
- Gibraltar: 4m 29s, about 105 km away in a straight line.
- Algeciras: 4m 28s, about 113 km away in a straight line.
Getting to Málaga
Málaga airport is the largest in the region, about 15 minutes from the centre, with high-speed trains to Madrid.
Questions about the eclipse in Málaga
- Is Málaga in the path of totality?
- Yes. Málaga 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 Málaga?
- About 1m 50s, from 10:48:02 to 10:49:52 local time (UTC+2), calculated for the town centre.
- Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from Málaga?
- 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 09:42:00, when the partial eclipse begins. Take them off only at 10:48:02, when the Sun is completely covered, and put them back on at 10:49:52, as soon as the first bright point of sunlight returns.