Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Barcelona
In Barcelona the eclipse is partial. At most the Moon covers 81.7% of the Sun, at 10:59 local time. The eclipse begins at 09:51 and ends at 12:11.
- Coverage
- 81.7%
- Magnitude
- 0.843
- Totality
- no
- Sun's altitude at maximum
- 45°
- Direction
- east (108°)
- Length of the eclipse
- 2 h 20 min
- Nearest totality
- 522 km to the south
Times in Barcelona
| Phase | Local time | Sun's altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 09:50:54 | 33° | east (95°) |
| Maximum | 10:58:31 | 45° | east (108°) |
| Eclipse ends | 12:11:15 | 57° | south-east (128°) |
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 45° above the horizon in the east (azimuth 108°). The Sun is high, so most outdoor spots with a clear view upwards will work.
Compared with totality
The nearest place with a total eclipse is Bou Ismaïl (Algeria), 530 km to the south. There the whole Sun is covered for 0 min 45 s, from 09:58 local time.
The nearest point in the path of totality is 522 km to the south of Barcelona.
Travelling to totality
To experience a total eclipse you need to travel into the path. Here are three destinations counted from Barcelona:
| Destination | Distance | Totality | Sun's altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bou Ismaïl, Algeria (nearest) | 530 km | 0 min 45 s | 47° |
| Blida, Algeria (nearest larger city) | 550 km | 2 min 52 s | 47° |
| Ben Aoun, Tunisia (longest totality within reach) | 949 km | 5 min 39 s | 54° |
Your own eclipse guide
A personal guide and poster for Barcelona 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manresa | 47 km | 80.3% | 10:58 |
| Blanes | 61 km | 80.3% | 10:59 |
| Tarragona | 82 km | 83.0% | 10:57 |
| Berga | 84 km | 78.7% | 10:58 |
| Girona | 86 km | 79.0% | 11:00 |
The same values (±1 minute, ±1 percentage point) also apply to: L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Terrassa, Badalona, Sabadell, Mataró, Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Cornellà de Llobregat, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Sant Cugat del Vallès, Castelldefels, Viladecans, el Prat de Llobregat, Esplugues de Llobregat, Gavà, Llefià, Sant Feliu de Llobregat, Vilafranca del Penedès, Sant Adrià de Besòs, Sant Joan Despí, Sant Vicenç dels Horts, Martorell, Premià de Mar, Sant Andreu de la Barca, Molins de Rei, Vilassar de Mar, Sant Just Desvern, Arenys de Mar, Canet de Mar, Vallirana, Corbera de Llobregat, Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, Castellbisbal, Argentona, Pallejà, Sant Andreu de Llavaneres.
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.