The August 2, 2027 eclipse: what you will see from your city
The longest eclipse of the century seen from land: 6 minutes 23 seconds of darkness at Luxor. From the UK and Ireland it is a deep partial eclipse on a Monday morning, from 24% in Aberdeen to 50% in Jersey; across the Atlantic it is not visible. Type your town and watch the Moon cross the Sun, minute by minute.
Your city, minute by minute
An astronomical calculation for your exact spot: local times, the Sun's height above the horizon and the Moon's disc as you will see it in the sky. Drag the slider or press play.
UK and Ireland: times and coverage, city by city
Sorted from the deepest to the shallowest view. Times in local time (BST in the UK, IST in Ireland). Tap a city to load it into the simulator.
| City | Sun covered | Begins | Peak | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helier (Jersey) | 08:58 | 09:56 | 10:59 | |
| Penzance | 08:57 | 09:54 | 10:54 | |
| Plymouth | 08:58 | 09:55 | 10:56 | |
| Brighton | 09:02 | 09:59 | 11:00 | |
| Southampton | 09:01 | 09:58 | 10:58 | |
| Bristol | 09:01 | 09:57 | 10:56 | |
| Cardiff | 09:01 | 09:57 | 10:56 | |
| London | 09:03 | 10:00 | 10:59 | |
| Cork | 08:59 | 09:53 | 10:50 | |
| Birmingham | 09:04 | 09:59 | 10:56 | |
| Norwich | 09:06 | 10:01 | 10:59 | |
| Dublin | 09:03 | 09:56 | 10:51 | |
| Liverpool | 09:05 | 09:58 | 10:54 | |
| Manchester | 09:06 | 09:59 | 10:55 | |
| Leeds | 09:07 | 10:00 | 10:55 | |
| Belfast | 09:06 | 09:57 | 10:50 | |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 09:09 | 10:00 | 10:54 | |
| Glasgow | 09:10 | 09:59 | 10:50 | |
| Edinburgh | 09:11 | 10:00 | 10:51 | |
| Aberdeen | 09:14 | 10:02 | 10:50 |
United States and Canada: times and coverage, city by city
Sorted from the deepest to the shallowest view. Times in local time (BST in the UK, IST in Ireland). Tap a city to load it into the simulator.
| City | Sun covered | Begins | Peak | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's (Canada) | 05:29 | 06:09 | 06:51 | |
| Boston | Not visible | — | — | — |
| Miami | Not visible | — | — | — |
| New York | Not visible | — | — | — |
| San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Not visible | — | — | — |
Where it will be total
The shadow is about 160 miles wide. It comes in from the Atlantic, crosses the Strait of Gibraltar, North Africa and Egypt and leaves over the Indian Ocean. These are the places where day turns into night.
Cities inside the path of totality
| City | Sun covered | Totality lasts | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benghazi | 100% · Totality | 6 min 13 s | 11:30 (local) |
| Cádiz | 100% · Totality | 2 min 54 s | 10:46 (local) |
| Ceuta | 100% · Totality | 4 min 51 s | 10:47 (local) |
| Gibraltar | 100% · Totality | 4 min 29 s | 10:47 (local) |
| Jeddah | 100% · Totality | 6 min 3 s | 13:25 (local) |
| Jerez de la Frontera | 100% · Totality | 1 min 35 s | 10:46 (local) |
| Luxor | 100% · Totality | 6 min 25 s | 13:05 (local) |
| Málaga | 100% · Totality | 1 min 50 s | 10:48 (local) |
| Marbella | 100% · Totality | 3 min 18 s | 10:48 (local) |
| Mecca | 100% · Totality | 5 min 11 s | 13:26 (local) |
| Oran | 100% · Totality | 5 min 11 s | 09:53 (local) |
| Tanger | 100% · Totality | 4 min 54 s | 09:46 (local) |
| Tarifa | 100% · Totality | 4 min 41 s | 10:47 (local) |
| Tétouan | 100% · Totality | 4 min 55 s | 09:47 (local) |
| Aswan | 99.8% | — | 13:08 (local) |
| Hurghada | 99% | — | 13:04 (local) |
| Sevilla | 98% | — | 10:47 (local) |
| Tunis | 97% | — | 10:09 (local) |
How the morning will unfold
The Moon takes its first bite out of the Sun just before 9am in Cornwall and a few minutes later further north. Peak comes between 9:54 and 10:02 BST and the last contact is around 11am.
The further south you are, the deeper it gets: southern England loses 40–47% of the Sun, Jersey about half, Scotland about a quarter. Above 40% you may notice a cooler, slightly silvery light, and the gaps between leaves turn sunlight into little crescents on the ground.
In the United States and most of Canada the eclipse happens before sunrise: only the far east of Newfoundland catches the Sun rising with a small bite out of it. For American eclipse chasers, the place to be is southern Spain, Morocco or Egypt.
⚠ How to watch it safely
- Never look at the Sun with the naked eye, not even at 50%: the uncovered part is enough to burn the retina, painlessly and without you noticing.
- Use eclipse glasses certified to ISO 12312-2, undamaged and unscratched. Sunglasses, smoked glass, X-ray film and CDs do not protect your eyes.
- Never point binoculars, telescopes or cameras at the Sun without a certified solar filter over the front lens, even if you are wearing eclipse glasses.
- The simplest method: a pinhole in a sheet of card projects the Sun onto another sheet. A colander works too.
- Only inside the path of totality, and only during the minutes of complete darkness, is it safe to look without protection. Never in the UK.
☉ And in astrology?
It is an eclipsed New Moon at 9°55' Leo, the sign ruled by the Sun itself: the light going out in its own home. Traditionally a solar eclipse opens a new chapter whose effects unfold over the following six months.
Leo, Aquarius, Taurus and Scorpio feel it most, especially anyone with planets or the Ascendant around 10° of these signs. The theme: being seen for who you really are, not for the role you play.
Frequently asked questions
Will the August 2, 2027 eclipse be visible in the UK?
Yes, as a partial eclipse on Monday morning. The Moon covers about 42% of the Sun in London, 35% in Manchester, 27% in Edinburgh and up to 50% in Jersey. Totality is only visible from southern Spain, Gibraltar, northern Morocco, North Africa, Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
Can you see the 2027 eclipse from the United States?
No. When the Moon passes in front of the Sun it is still night across the US. Only the easternmost tip of Newfoundland sees a sliver at sunrise. Americans who want to see totality will need to travel to Spain, Morocco or Egypt.
What time is the eclipse in London?
It starts at 9:03 BST, peaks at 10:00 and ends at 10:59. The simulator above gives exact times to the second for any town.
Why is it called the eclipse of the century?
Because totality lasts up to 6 minutes 23 seconds near Luxor, the longest seen from land between 1991 and 2114. The Moon is close to its nearest point to Earth and the Earth close to its farthest point from the Sun, so the shadow is wide and slow.
Do I need eclipse glasses for a partial eclipse?
Yes. The part of the Sun that stays uncovered is bright enough to damage your eyes within seconds. Use glasses certified to ISO 12312-2 or a pinhole projector.
When is the next total eclipse in the UK?
The next total solar eclipse on British soil is on 23 September 2090. Before then, the nearest totality is a short flight away: southern Spain, Gibraltar or Tangier on 2 August 2027.
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For journalists
All figures and times on this page are calculated with astronomical algorithms (VSOP87 and ELP via the astronomy-engine library) and can be quoted freely with a credit and a link to this page. Need a town that isn't in the table? Write to hello@vestraluna.com and we'll reply the same day.
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