Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Tórshavn
In Tórshavn the eclipse is partial. At most the Moon covers 11.2% of the Sun, at 10:03 local time. The eclipse begins at 09:26 and ends at 10:41.
- Coverage
- 11.2%
- Magnitude
- 0.207
- Totality
- no
- Sun's altitude at maximum
- 33°
- Direction
- south-east (116°)
- Length of the eclipse
- 1 h 15 min
- Nearest totality
- 2,808 km to the south
Times in Tórshavn
| Phase | Local time | Sun's altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 09:26:17 | 29° | east (107°) |
| Maximum | 10:03:04 | 33° | south-east (116°) |
| Eclipse ends | 10:40:51 | 37° | south-east (126°) |
How the Moon covers the Sun
What you will notice
The Sun looks as if someone has taken a bite out of it. Without eclipse glasses you will hardly notice – daylight looks almost normal.
Where the Sun is
At maximum the Sun is 33° above the horizon in the south-east (azimuth 116°). Buildings and trees can block the Sun. Check your view to the south-east the day before, at the same time of day.
Compared with totality
The nearest place with a total eclipse is Arcos de la Frontera (Spain), 2,809 km to the south. There the whole Sun is covered for 0 min 39 s, from 10:47 local time.
The nearest point in the path of totality is 2,808 km to the south of Tórshavn.
Travelling to totality
To experience a total eclipse you need to travel into the path. Here are three destinations counted from Tórshavn:
| Destination | Distance | Totality | Sun's altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcos de la Frontera, Spain (nearest) | 2,809 km | 0 min 39 s | 38° |
| Jerez de la Frontera, Spain (nearest larger city) | 2,816 km | 1 min 37 s | 38° |
| Mahires, Tunisia (longest totality within reach) | 3,288 km | 5 min 43 s | 56° |
Your own eclipse guide
A personal guide and poster for Tórshavn or your exact address: times to the second, a timeline, a map of the path and safety advice. Printable PDF in English, Swedish, German or Spanish. about €13.
Places nearby
| Place | Distance | Coverage | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Lewis | 422 km | 20.7% | 10:00 |
| Inverness | 524 km | 22.8% | 10:01 |
| Peterhead | 573 km | 22.6% | 10:03 |
| Fort William | 585 km | 24.7% | 10:00 |
| Aberdeen | 601 km | 23.7% | 10:02 |
Safety
- Never look directly at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses that meet the ISO 12312-2 standard. Ordinary sunglasses do not protect your eyes, not even several pairs on top of each other.
- The eclipse is partial here. It is never safe to look at the Sun without protection – not even when almost all of it is covered.
How we calculated this
The times are calculated for the place's coordinates and elevation (GeoNames) with Skyfield and the JPL ephemeris DE421 – the same program that makes the paid guide. The calculation is checked against NASA eclipse data (Fred Espenak, NASA GSFC). The times assume a clear sky; nobody can forecast the weather this far ahead.