Eclipse times in Marbella
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:41:34 |
|---|---|
| Totality begins | 10:46:41 |
| Maximum eclipse | 10:48:20 |
| Totality ends | 10:49:59 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:01:43 |
| Duration of totality | 3m 18s |
| Sun’s height at maximum | 39° |
| Sun’s direction at maximum | 96° (E) |
Local time, UTC+2, for the town centre at 36.5101, -4.8824. 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 Marbella
Marbella has more than three minutes of totality and some of the best clear-sky odds on the Spanish coast. Heading west towards Estepona adds time.
Historical weather records give Marbella 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 Marbella:
- Estepona: 3m 39s, about 25 km away in a straight line.
- Gibraltar: 4m 29s, about 59 km away in a straight line.
- Algeciras: 4m 28s, about 66 km away in a straight line.
Getting to Marbella
Málaga airport is about 45 minutes away.
Questions about the eclipse in Marbella
- Is Marbella in the path of totality?
- Yes. Marbella 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 Marbella?
- About 3m 18s, from 10:46:41 to 10:49:59 local time (UTC+2), calculated for the town centre.
- Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from Marbella?
- 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 09:41:34, when the partial eclipse begins. Take them off only at 10:46:41, when the Sun is completely covered, and put them back on at 10:49:59, as soon as the first bright point of sunlight returns.