Total solar eclipse · August 2, 2027
Gibraltar, Gibraltar
Gibraltar is inside the path of totality: the Moon fully covers the Sun for 4m 29s.
The Rock offers a natural grandstand over the Strait — with English-speaking services and its own airport minutes from the viewing spots.
4m 29stotality
Eclipse timeline (local time)
| Phase | Time |
|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:41:02 |
| Totality begins | 10:45:25 |
| Maximum eclipse | 10:47:40 |
| Totality ends | 10:49:55 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:00:59 |
Sun altitude at maximum: 38° above the horizon.
Where to stay in Gibraltar
The path crosses some of Europe and North Africa's busiest August holiday coasts. For the 2024 US eclipse, rooms inside the path sold out months ahead at several times normal prices. A refundable booking made early costs nothing and protects you.
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