Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Torres Vedras
In Torres Vedras the eclipse is partial. At most the Moon covers 91.0% of the Sun, at 09:45 local time. The eclipse begins at 08:41 and ends at 10:55.
- Coverage
- 91.0%
- Magnitude
- 0.917
- Totality
- no
- Sun's altitude at maximum
- 34°
- Direction
- east (95°)
- Length of the eclipse
- 2 h 14 min
- Nearest totality
- 279 km to the south
Times in Torres Vedras
| Phase | Local time | Sun's altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 08:41:04 | 22° | east (85°) |
| Maximum | 09:44:56 | 34° | east (95°) |
| Eclipse ends | 10:54:53 | 48° | east (108°) |
How the Moon covers the Sun
What you will notice
It gets noticeably dim and cooler, and the light takes on a strange, metallic tone. Under trees you will see hundreds of small crescent Suns.
Where the Sun is
At maximum the Sun is 34° above the horizon in the east (azimuth 95°). 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 Rota (Spain), 374 km to the south-east. There the whole Sun is covered for 2 min 11 s, from 10:46 local time.
The nearest point in the path of totality is 279 km to the south of Torres Vedras.
Travelling to totality
To experience a total eclipse you need to travel into the path. Here are three destinations counted from Torres Vedras:
| Destination | Distance | Totality | Sun's altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rota, Spain (nearest) | 374 km | 2 min 11 s | 37° |
| Jerez de la Frontera, Spain (nearest larger city) | 383 km | 1 min 37 s | 38° |
| Assi Bou Nif, Algeria (longest totality within reach) | 861 km | 5 min 8 s | 44° |
Your own eclipse guide
A personal guide and poster for Torres Vedras 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon | 42 km | 92.6% | 09:45 |
| Monsanto | 63 km | 89.6% | 09:46 |
| Sesimbra | 73 km | 93.7% | 09:45 |
| Leiria | 82 km | 88.4% | 09:46 |
| Santo André | 88 km | 91.4% | 09:46 |
The same values (±1 minute, ±1 percentage point) also apply to: Azambuja, Cadaval, Rio Maior, Almeirim, Cartaxo, Carregado.
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.