Eclipse guide · Spain
2027 eclipse in
Madrid.
On 2 August 2027, Madrid will see a partial eclipse, with no totality. The Moon will cover 86.4% of the solar disc at maximum.
Monday 2 August 2027 · CEST (UTC+2)
- Partial eclipse begins: 09:45:29
- Maximum: 10:51:15
- Partial eclipse ends: 12:02:44
- Sun altitude at maximum: 40° · Azimuth 101° (E)
Time reference: CEST (UTC+2). This is not necessarily local time outside mainland Spain.
The morning, step by step
- First contact Moon touches the Sun
- Maximum 86% of the Sun covered
- Last contact the Sun is whole again
Closest totality locations in this guide
| Location | Totality | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Málaga Spain | 1 min 55 s | 416 km |
| Ronda Spain | 1 min 24 s | 428 km |
| Marbella Spain | 3 min 20 s | 446 km |
The three closest totality locations included in this guide, based on their coordinates. Distances are straight-line estimates, not routes, travel times or border crossings. Compare every location.
Find the path of totality
To see totality, choose a location inside the path. The guide compares destinations in Spain, Gibraltar and North Africa, clearly separating partial and total eclipses.
Use proper solar viewers throughout the partial phases and follow official observing guidance. Safe viewing guidance.
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Estimates computed with JPL DE421 for coordinates 40.4168, -3.7038. Check your exact location with NASA or IGN.
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Will the 2027 eclipse be total in Madrid?
Madrid has a partial eclipse, with no totality at the reference coordinates on 2 August 2027. Maximum is estimated at 10:51:15 CEST (UTC+2). Choose a location inside the path if you want to see totality.
Are the Madrid times local clock times?
All displayed times use the common CEST (UTC+2) reference; the downloadable dataset stores UTC. These computed estimates are not necessarily the destination’s local civil time. Keep the time-zone label and confirm the clock used by your host or transport provider.
Does a stay in Madrid include a viewing spot?
Only if the host explicitly includes it. Confirm whether the offer is an overnight stay, a viewing-only space or both, with access hours, capacity and permission to use the space. At this reference point the Sun is about 40° above the horizon at maximum; check obstructions at your actual spot. This guide does not confirm availability.
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