Eclipse guide · Reviewed

Eclipse 2027.
Spain & North Africa.

On 2 August 2027, totality crosses the Strait. Compare destinations in Spain, Gibraltar and North Africa, from Tangier to Luxor.

Where it will be total

The path includes much of Cádiz province, part of Málaga, Ceuta and Melilla, plus parts of the far south of Granada and Almería provinces. That does not mean their capitals are inside: Granada and Almería city see a partial eclipse in our dataset.

Tangier and Tétouan in Morocco also lie inside the path. Gibraltar is listed separately; Ceuta and Melilla are Spanish cities.

Check your exact position on the official maps: IGN · NASA.

One clear time reference

Every time in this guide uses CEST (UTC+2), mainland Spain’s eclipse-day clock. Do not confuse it with local time in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Portugal or the UK. Confirm the local time zone when planning your trip.

NEXO APEX computes these estimates with Skyfield and the JPL DE421 ephemeris for the coordinates in the linked dataset. These are geometric contacts: the model uses fixed lunar radii, without lunar-limb terrain or atmospheric refraction. Check your exact spot with IGN or NASA.

Guide and calculations by NEXO APEX. Data and coordinates.

The shadow continues across North Africa

Beyond the Strait, totality passes through Oran, Sfax, Benghazi and the Luxor region. Our North Africa guide compares five cities using astronomical sources and practical questions for travellers and hosts.

Compare North Africa destinations

Check each destination’s clock

The tables in this guide use a common CEST (UTC+2) reference. Do not read those values as local time in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya or Egypt without checking the time zone and exact location. For destinations beyond the Strait, follow the sources in each city guide and verify timings for your coordinates.

Spain and northern Morocco

The path across the Strait

Inside the band, the Sun is fully covered for a few minutes. Outside it, the eclipse is partial.

Map of the Strait of Gibraltar with the path of totality of the 2 August 2027 eclipse The Moon’s shadow crosses from the Atlantic over Cádiz, Tarifa, Algeciras, Gibraltar and Ceuta towards Málaga. Each town is labelled with its computed duration of totality; Algeciras gets 4 min 30 s. 10:4610:4610:4710:4810:49 Algeciras 4′30″ Tarifa 4′40″ Gibraltar 4′29″ La Línea de la Concepción 4′25″ Los Barrios 4′22″ San Roque 4′19″ Sotogrande 4′08″ Jimena de la Frontera 3′35″ Bolonia 4′32″ Zahara de los Atunes 4′26″ Barbate 4′18″ Vejer de la Frontera 4′08″ Conil de la Frontera 4′03″ Chiclana de la Frontera 3′31″ Cádiz 2′57″ Jerez de la Frontera 1′44″ Ronda 1′24″ Estepona 3′40″ Marbella 3′20″ Málaga 1′55″ Ceuta 4′50″ Tangier 4′52″ Tétouan 4′52″ northern limit — no totality beyond this line centre line — longest totality Coastline: Natural Earth · Path: computed from JPL DE421 · Times CEST
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Durations are of totality at each town centre. Anything outside the band sees a deep partial eclipse, not darkness.

46 locations, one comparison

Find your destination

Includes Tangier, Oran, Sfax, Benghazi and Luxor. Sorted by totality duration. Times are CEST (UTC+2); partial-eclipse locations are explicitly labelled.

Scroll the table sideways to see all timings.

LocationCountry or territoryEclipseTotality durationBeginsMaximumEnds
LuxorEgyptTotal eclipse6′23″12:02:1012:05:2212:08:33
BenghaziLibyaTotal eclipse6′11″11:27:5211:30:5711:34:03
SfaxTunisiaTotal eclipse5′41″11:08:4411:11:3411:14:25
OranAlgeriaTotal eclipse5′09″10:50:5810:53:3210:56:08
TétouanMoroccoTotal eclipse4′52″10:45:1010:47:3610:50:02
TangierMoroccoTotal eclipse4′52″10:44:4110:47:0710:49:33
CeutaSpainTotal eclipse4′50″10:45:2110:47:4510:50:11
TarifaSpainTotal eclipse4′40″10:45:0810:47:2810:49:48
Punta Carnero lighthouse, AlgecirasSpainTotal eclipse4′36″10:45:2410:47:4210:50:00
MelillaSpainTotal eclipse4′35″10:48:1310:50:3110:52:49
Playa de Getares, AlgecirasSpainTotal eclipse4′34″10:45:2410:47:4110:49:58
Europa Point, GibraltarGibraltarTotal eclipse4′33″10:45:3210:47:4810:50:05
BoloniaSpainTotal eclipse4′32″10:45:0210:47:1810:49:34
AlgecirasSpainTotal eclipse4′30″10:45:2610:47:4110:49:56
GibraltarGibraltarTotal eclipse4′29″10:45:3410:47:4810:50:03
Playa del Rinconcillo, AlgecirasSpainTotal eclipse4′26″10:45:3010:47:4310:49:57
Zahara de los AtunesSpainTotal eclipse4′26″10:45:0110:47:1410:49:27
La Línea de la ConcepciónSpainTotal eclipse4′25″10:45:3710:47:4910:50:02
Los BarriosSpainTotal eclipse4′22″10:45:2910:47:3910:49:51
San RoqueSpainTotal eclipse4′19″10:45:3810:47:4710:49:57
BarbateSpainTotal eclipse4′18″10:45:0110:47:1010:49:19
SotograndeSpainTotal eclipse4′08″10:45:5210:47:5610:50:00
Vejer de la FronteraSpainTotal eclipse4′08″10:45:0410:47:0810:49:12
Conil de la FronteraSpainTotal eclipse4′03″10:44:5910:47:0010:49:02
Castellar de la FronteraSpainTotal eclipse4′01″10:45:4510:47:4410:49:45
EsteponaSpainTotal eclipse3′40″10:46:1910:48:0810:49:59
Jimena de la FronteraSpainTotal eclipse3′35″10:46:0010:47:4710:49:35
Chiclana de la FronteraSpainTotal eclipse3′31″10:45:1410:46:5910:48:45
MarbellaSpainTotal eclipse3′20″10:46:4910:48:2910:50:09
CádizSpainTotal eclipse2′57″10:45:2410:46:5210:48:21
El Puerto de Santa MaríaSpainTotal eclipse2′31″10:45:4210:46:5710:48:13
RotaSpainTotal eclipse2′15″10:45:4210:46:4910:47:57
MálagaSpainTotal eclipse1′55″10:48:0810:49:0510:50:03
Jerez de la FronteraSpainTotal eclipse1′44″10:46:1510:47:0710:47:59
RondaSpainTotal eclipse1′24″10:47:3110:48:1310:48:55
AlmeríaSpainPartial eclipse only—09:43:3710:51:3112:05:53
GranadaSpainPartial eclipse only—09:42:5810:50:1312:03:53
HuelvaSpainPartial eclipse only—09:40:5210:46:2611:58:30
SevillaSpainPartial eclipse only—09:41:3210:47:3211:59:59
CórdobaSpainPartial eclipse only—09:42:4010:49:0512:01:49
LisbonPortugalPartial eclipse only—09:40:4910:44:5211:55:05
ValenciaSpainPartial eclipse only—09:47:0610:54:5112:08:22
MadridSpainPartial eclipse only—09:45:2910:51:1512:02:44
BarcelonaSpainPartial eclipse only—09:50:5510:58:3212:11:15
ParisFrancePartial eclipse only—10:00:4411:01:1312:05:01
LondonUnited KingdomPartial eclipse only—10:03:3811:00:0811:59:30

For partial eclipses, begins and ends mean first and last contact. For total eclipses, they mark the total phase. Download JSON data.

An example: Algeciras

The morning, step by step

  1. First contact Moon touches the Sun
  2. Totality begins diamond ring, then darkness
  3. Mid-totality 4 min 30 s in total
  4. Totality ends second diamond ring
  5. Last contact the Sun is whole again

CEST (UTC+2). Check the table above for your own destination.

Arrive with time to spare

Aim to arrive by 1 August. Confirm transport, access to your accommodation and a viewing spot you can reach without relying on a last-minute journey.

For travel to Morocco or Gibraltar, check entry requirements, travel documents and official transport schedules. A home inside the path does not guarantee a sky clear of buildings, trees or cloud.

Watch safely

During every partial phase, use appropriate solar viewers compliant with ISO 12312-2. Sunglasses do not protect your eyes for eclipse viewing. Binoculars, telescopes and cameras need proper solar filters.

Official observing guidance

Check weather forecasts close to the date and follow local access rules and instructions.

Eclipse questions

When is the eclipse?

Monday 2 August 2027. In Algeciras, totality is estimated from 10:45:26 to 10:49:56 CEST, lasting 4 min 30 s. Check your destination: timings vary by location.

Will it be total everywhere in Spain or Morocco?

No. You must be inside the path of totality. The guide separates total-eclipse locations from places that see only a partial eclipse. Confirm your exact position with the IGN and NASA maps.

What will the weather be like?

Visibility is not guaranteed. Check official forecasts close to the date and confirm access to your chosen viewing location.

Do I need eclipse glasses?

Yes, during every partial phase. Use appropriate solar viewers compliant with ISO 12312-2; sunglasses are not suitable. Never look through binoculars, telescopes or cameras without proper solar filters. Follow official safe-observing guidance.

Where do the timings come from?

They are estimates computed using the JPL DE421 ephemeris for the coordinates shown on each town page. Times can differ from other sources. They do not replace checking your exact site or following safety instructions.

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