Eclipse times in Tarifa
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:40:48 |
|---|---|
| Totality begins | 10:44:59 |
| Maximum eclipse | 10:47:19 |
| Totality ends | 10:49:40 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:00:35 |
| Duration of totality | 4m 41s |
| Sun’s height at maximum | 38° |
| Sun’s direction at maximum | 95° (E) |
Local time, UTC+2, for the town centre at 36.0143, -5.6044. 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 Tarifa
Tarifa is the southernmost town in mainland Europe and sits close to the centre of the path. The beaches of Los Lances, Valdevaqueros and Bolonia give wide views to the east, where the Sun will be. Expect the town to be very busy on eclipse morning and plan your parking the day before.
Historical weather records give Tarifa about a 77% chance of a clear sky at eclipse time in early August, according to climatologist Jay Anderson’s analysis.
Getting to Tarifa
Nearest airports are Gibraltar (about 45 minutes by road, plus the frontier) and Jerez or Málaga (about 1.5 to 2 hours). Ferries run from Tarifa to Tangier.
Questions about the eclipse in Tarifa
- Is Tarifa in the path of totality?
- Yes. Tarifa 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 Tarifa?
- About 4m 41s, from 10:44:59 to 10:49:40 local time (UTC+2), calculated for the town centre.
- Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from Tarifa?
- 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 09:40:48, when the partial eclipse begins. Take them off only at 10:44:59, when the Sun is completely covered, and put them back on at 10:49:40, as soon as the first bright point of sunlight returns.