Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Basel
In Basel the eclipse is partial. At most the Moon covers 54.6% of the Sun, at 11:07 local time. The eclipse begins at 10:03 and ends at 12:13.
- Coverage
- 54.6%
- Magnitude
- 0.626
- Totality
- no
- Sun's altitude at maximum
- 47°
- Direction
- south-east (121°)
- Length of the eclipse
- 2 h 10 min
- Nearest totality
- 1,250 km to the south
Times in Basel
| Phase | Local time | Sun's altitude | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse begins | 10:03:17 | 38° | east (106°) |
| Maximum | 11:06:30 | 47° | south-east (121°) |
| Eclipse ends | 12:12:52 | 56° | south-east (143°) |
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 47° above the horizon in the south-east (azimuth 121°). 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 El Khroub (Algeria), 1,258 km to the south. There the whole Sun is covered for 1 min 16 s, from 10:04 local time.
The nearest point in the path of totality is 1,250 km to the south of Basel.
Travelling to totality
To experience a total eclipse you need to travel into the path. Here are three destinations counted from Basel:
| Destination | Distance | Totality | Sun's altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Khroub, Algeria (nearest) | 1,258 km | 1 min 16 s | 51° |
| Sétif, Algeria (nearest larger city) | 1,276 km | 3 min 22 s | 50° |
| Mahires, Tunisia (longest totality within reach) | 1,469 km | 5 min 43 s | 56° |
Your own eclipse guide
A personal guide and poster for Basel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solothurn | 39 km | 56.0% | 11:06 |
| Freiburg im Breisgau | 53 km | 52.9% | 11:07 |
| Belfort | 55 km | 54.6% | 11:06 |
| Bern | 69 km | 57.1% | 11:06 |
| Zurich | 76 km | 55.0% | 11:08 |
The same values (±1 minute, ±1 percentage point) also apply to: Mulhouse, Loerrach, Rheinfelden, Weil am Rhein, Waldshut-Tiengen, Aarau, Riehen, Schopfheim, Reinach, Olten, Muttenz, Bad Säckingen, Pratteln, Binningen, Grenzach-Wyhlen, Wehr, Liestal, Zofingen, Münchenstein, Brugg, Rheinfelden, Lenzburg, Oftringen, Birsfelden, Oberwil, Aesch, Steinen.
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.