Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Reykjavik
In Reykjavik the eclipse is partial. At most the Moon covers 5.7% of the Sun, at 08:59 local time. The eclipse begins at 08:31 and ends at 09:28.
- Coverage
- 5.7%
- Magnitude
- 0.131
- Totality
- no
- Sun's altitude at maximum
- 25°
- Direction
- east (101°)
- Length of the eclipse
- 0 h 57 min
- Nearest totality
- 3,159 km to the south
Times in Reykjavik
| Phase | Local time | Sun's altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 08:30:43 | 22° | east (95°) |
| Maximum | 08:59:04 | 25° | east (101°) |
| Eclipse ends | 09:28:06 | 28° | east (108°) |
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 25° above the horizon in the east (azimuth 101°). Buildings and trees can block the Sun. Check your view to the east the day before, at the same time of day.
Compared with totality
The nearest place with a total eclipse is Jerez de la Frontera (Spain), 3,229 km to the south-east. There the whole Sun is covered for 1 min 37 s, from 10:46 local time.
The nearest point in the path of totality is 3,159 km to the south of Reykjavik.
Travelling to totality
To experience a total eclipse you need to travel into the path. Here are three destinations counted from Reykjavik:
| Destination | Distance | Totality | Sun's altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerez de la Frontera, Spain (nearest) | 3,229 km | 1 min 37 s | 38° |
| Aïn Touta, Algeria (longest totality within reach) | 3,705 km | 5 min 27 s | 51° |
Your own eclipse guide
A personal guide and poster for Reykjavik 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akureyri | 249 km | 3.7% | 09:02 |
| Tórshavn | 795 km | 11.2% | 10:03 |
| Isle of Lewis | 1,055 km | 20.7% | 10:00 |
| Inverness | 1,204 km | 22.8% | 10:01 |
| Fort William | 1,221 km | 24.7% | 10:00 |
The same values (±1 minute, ±1 percentage point) also apply to: Kopavogur, Hafnarfjordur, Reykjanesbaer, Keflavik, Mosfellsbaer, Garðabaer.
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.