Partial eclipse
Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Bilbao
In Bilbao the eclipse is partial: the Moon covers 74% of the Sun at 10:53 AM. It starts at 9:48 AM and ends at 12:02 PM, local time (CEST).
Eclipse times in Bilbao
- Eclipse
- Partial
- Sun covered
- 74%
- Sun height
- 40°
- Direction of the Sun
- ESE · 104°
- Partial eclipse begins 9:48 AM
- Maximum eclipse 10:53 AM
- Partial eclipse ends 12:02 PM
Local timeline · CEST · Eclipse Predictions by Fred Espenak, NASA/GSFC. Catalogue verified 12 September 2026.
How the eclipse unfolds
The Sun from Bilbao, with straight up at the top, from first to last contact. Local times.
- 9:48 AM 0%
- 10:10 AM 22%
- 10:31 AM 54%
- 10:53 AM 74%
- 11:16 AM 53%
- 11:39 AM 20%
- 12:02 PM 0%
Where to look
At 10:53 AM the Sun is towards the east-southeast, 40° 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 Roquetas de Mar, 723 km away, with about 1 min 30 sec.
See it from Bilbao
Play the eclipse in a 3D sky as it will look from Bilbao, 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 Bilbao?
It starts at 9:48 AM, peaks at 10:53 AM and ends at 12:02 PM, local time (CEST).
Will the eclipse be total in Bilbao?
No. Bilbao is outside the path and sees a partial eclipse, with 74% of the Sun covered. For totality, the nearest place in this guide is Roquetas de Mar, 723 km away, with about 1 min 30 sec.
Where should I look for the eclipse in Bilbao?
At maximum the Sun is 40° above the horizon, towards the east-southeast.
