Eclipse times in Djerba
| Partial eclipse begins | 08:56:21 |
|---|---|
| Totality begins | 10:09:33 |
| Maximum eclipse | 10:11:57 |
| Totality ends | 10:14:22 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 11:32:34 |
| Duration of totality | 4m 49s |
| Sun’s height at maximum | 57° |
| Sun’s direction at maximum | 111° (ESE) |
Local time, UTC+1, for the town centre at 33.8754, 10.8575. Times can shift by a few seconds across town. How we calculate.
Where to look
The Sun will be 57° above the horizon towards the east-south-east. That is roughly the height of a raised fist held at arm’s length, stacked 6 times above the horizon. Pick a spot with nothing tall on that side: a beach or hillside facing east-south-east is ideal, while narrow streets and tall buildings to the east-south-east can block the view.
Watching the eclipse in Djerba
Djerba is a resort island with a large supply of beach hotels, which makes it one of the easiest places to combine a holiday with totality.
Longer totality nearby
Moving closer to the centre line adds time. These places within driving distance have a longer totality than Djerba:
- Sfax: 5m 43s, about 97 km away in a straight line.
Getting to Djerba
Djerba-Zarzis airport has direct flights from many European cities in summer.
Questions about the eclipse in Djerba
- Is Djerba in the path of totality?
- Yes. Djerba 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 Djerba?
- About 4m 49s, from 10:09:33 to 10:14:22 local time (UTC+1), calculated for the town centre.
- Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from Djerba?
- During totality the Sun will be 57 degrees above the horizon towards the east-south-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 08:56:21, when the partial eclipse begins. Take them off only at 10:09:33, when the Sun is completely covered, and put them back on at 10:14:22, as soon as the first bright point of sunlight returns.