Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Gijón
In Gijón the eclipse is partial. At most the Moon covers 73.1% of the Sun, at 10:51 local time. The eclipse begins at 09:48 and ends at 11:59.
- Coverage
- 73.1%
- Magnitude
- 0.775
- Totality
- no
- Sun's altitude at maximum
- 38°
- Direction
- east (102°)
- Length of the eclipse
- 2 h 11 min
- Nearest totality
- 752 km to the south
Times in Gijón
| Phase | Local time | Sun's altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 09:47:42 | 26° | east (90°) |
| Maximum | 10:50:41 | 38° | east (102°) |
| Eclipse ends | 11:58:41 | 49° | south-east (117°) |
How the Moon covers the Sun
What you will notice
Daylight becomes weaker and cooler in tone. Shadows get sharper. Under trees you will see small crescent-shaped images of the Sun on the ground.
Where the Sun is
At maximum the Sun is 38° above the horizon in the east (azimuth 102°). 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 Arcos de la Frontera (Spain), 755 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 752 km to the south of Gijón.
Travelling to totality
To experience a total eclipse you need to travel into the path. Here are three destinations counted from Gijón:
| Destination | Distance | Totality | Sun's altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcos de la Frontera, Spain (nearest) | 755 km | 0 min 39 s | 38° |
| Jerez de la Frontera, Spain (nearest larger city) | 763 km | 1 min 37 s | 38° |
| Aïn Oussera, Algeria (longest totality within reach) | 1,160 km | 5 min 18 s | 47° |
Your own eclipse guide
A personal guide and poster for Gijón 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mieres | 33 km | 74.3% | 10:50 |
| Llanes | 74 km | 73.7% | 10:52 |
| Cangas del Narcea | 82 km | 74.5% | 10:50 |
| León | 104 km | 77.0% | 10:50 |
| Ponferrada | 134 km | 77.1% | 10:49 |
The same values (±1 minute, ±1 percentage point) also apply to: Oviedo, Avilés, Langreo, La Felguera, Natahoyo, Corvera de Asturias, Villaviciosa, Lugones, Llanera, Pola de Siero, Luanco.
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.