Partial eclipse
Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Ávila
In Ávila the eclipse is partial: the Moon covers 85% of the Sun at 10:50 AM. It starts at 9:44 AM and ends at 12:01 PM, local time (CEST).
Eclipse times in Ávila
- Eclipse
- Partial
- Sun covered
- 85%
- Sun height
- 39°
- Direction of the Sun
- E · 100°
- Partial eclipse begins 9:44 AM
- Maximum eclipse 10:50 AM
- Partial eclipse ends 12:01 PM
Local timeline · CEST · Eclipse Predictions by Fred Espenak, NASA/GSFC. Catalogue verified 12 September 2026.
How the eclipse unfolds
The Sun from Ávila, with straight up at the top, from first to last contact. Local times.
- 9:44 AM 0%
- 10:06 AM 23%
- 10:28 AM 59%
- 10:50 AM 85%
- 11:13 AM 57%
- 11:37 AM 22%
- 12:01 PM 0%
Where to look
At 10:50 AM the Sun is towards the east, 39° above the horizon. That is high enough to clear most buildings, so an open street, a balcony or a terrace facing that way will do.
What you will notice
The light dims a little, though without eclipse glasses you might not notice. Through the glasses the Sun looks like a thick crescent at maximum.
For totality, the nearest place in this guide is Málaga, 439 km away, with about 1 min 50 sec.
See it from Ávila
Play the eclipse in a 3D sky as it will look from Ávila, with the Sun and Moon in their real places.
Viewing safely
Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, never look directly at the Sun without suitable solar viewing protection. Eclipse glasses should comply with ISO 12312-2. Cameras, binoculars and telescopes need purpose-made filters fitted over the front of the optics.
Read NASA’s eclipse safety guidance →Solar eclipse questions
What time is the eclipse in Ávila?
It starts at 9:44 AM, peaks at 10:50 AM and ends at 12:01 PM, local time (CEST).
Will the eclipse be total in Ávila?
No. Ávila is outside the path and sees a partial eclipse, with 85% of the Sun covered. For totality, the nearest place in this guide is Málaga, 439 km away, with about 1 min 50 sec.
Where should I look for the eclipse in Ávila?
At maximum the Sun is 39° above the horizon, towards the east.
