Partial eclipse begins08:55:22
Totality10:08:28 to 10:12:43
Partial eclipse ends11:31:01
Eclipse times in Gabès
| Partial eclipse begins | 08:55:22 |
|---|---|
| Totality begins | 10:08:28 |
| Maximum eclipse | 10:10:35 |
| Totality ends | 10:12:43 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 11:31:01 |
| Duration of totality | 4m 15s |
| Sun’s height at maximum | 56° |
| Sun’s direction at maximum | 109° (ESE) |
Local time, UTC+1, for the town centre at 33.8815, 10.0982. Times can shift by a few seconds across town. How we calculate.
Where to look
The Sun will be 56° 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 Gabès
Gabès is a coastal oasis city with a sea view to the east and long totality.
Longer totality nearby
Moving closer to the centre line adds time. These places within driving distance have a longer totality than Gabès:
- Djerba: 4m 49s, about 70 km away in a straight line.
- Sfax: 5m 43s, about 113 km away in a straight line.
Getting to Gabès
The nearest airport is Djerba-Zarzis, about 1.5 hours away.
Questions about the eclipse in Gabès
- Is Gabès in the path of totality?
- Yes. Gabès 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 Gabès?
- About 4m 15s, from 10:08:28 to 10:12:43 local time (UTC+1), calculated for the town centre.
- Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from Gabès?
- During totality the Sun will be 56 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 08:55:22, when the partial eclipse begins. Take them off only at 10:08:28, when the Sun is completely covered, and put them back on at 10:12:43, as soon as the first bright point of sunlight returns.