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Total solar eclipse, 2 August 2027
From London this is a partial eclipse. At its greatest, at 10:00 BST, about 42% of the Sun's disc will be covered, with the Sun about 40° above the horizon. It begins at 09:03 BST and ends at 10:59 BST, though the Sun may set first.
Key facts
| Type | Total solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Greatest eclipse | 2 August 2027, 11:06 BST |
| Path of the main eclipse | southern Spain, Gibraltar, North Africa (with up to about 6 minutes of totality near Luxor in Egypt), Saudi Arabia and Yemen |
| From London | Partial, about 42% of the Sun covered at 10:00 BST |
What you will see
Never look at the Sun directly, even when most of it is covered. Use certified eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2) or project the Sun's image through a pinhole onto card. Sunglasses, smoked glass and camera screens are not safe.
Where it is best seen
The total phase is seen from southern Spain, Gibraltar, North Africa (with up to about 6 minutes of totality near Luxor in Egypt), Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Everywhere else nearby sees a partial eclipse.
Eclipses in tradition
Solar eclipses were long read as omens of change for rulers and kingdoms. In modern astrology they are treated as powerful new moons for fresh starts. We share this as tradition, not prediction.
How we worked it out
Times and visibility come from astronomy-engine, an open-source astronomy library, calculated for London. Elsewhere in the UK, times differ by a few minutes and solar eclipse coverage changes a little: more in the north-west for the August 2026 eclipse.
Questions answered
Can I see the 2 August 2027 eclipse from the UK?
Yes, as a partial eclipse, about 42% covered from London.
What time is the eclipse on 2 August 2027?
Greatest eclipse is at 11:06 BST UK time.
Is it safe to look at the total solar eclipse on 2 August 2027?
Only with proper eclipse glasses or by projection. Never look straight at the Sun.
Key facts (summary)
- From London this is a partial eclipse.
- Type: Total solar eclipse
- Greatest eclipse: 2 August 2027, 11:06 BST
- Path of the main eclipse: southern Spain, Gibraltar, North Africa (with up to about 6 minutes of totality near Luxor in Egypt), Saudi Arabia and Yemen
- From London: Partial, about 42% of the Sun covered at 10:00 BST
- Yes, as a partial eclipse, about 42% covered from London.
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