Partial eclipse
Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Castellón de la Plana
In Castellón de la Plana the eclipse is partial: the Moon covers 88% of the Sun at 10:55 AM. It starts at 9:47 AM and ends at 12:08 PM, local time (CEST).
Eclipse times in Castellón de la Plana
- Eclipse
- Partial
- Sun covered
- 88%
- Sun height
- 43°
- Direction of the Sun
- ESE · 104°
- Partial eclipse begins 9:47 AM
- Maximum eclipse 10:55 AM
- Partial eclipse ends 12:08 PM
Local timeline · CEST · Eclipse Predictions by Fred Espenak, NASA/GSFC. Catalogue verified 12 September 2026.
How the eclipse unfolds
The Sun from Castellón de la Plana, with straight up at the top, from first to last contact. Local times.
- 9:47 AM 0%
- 10:10 AM 24%
- 10:32 AM 60%
- 10:55 AM 88%
- 11:19 AM 59%
- 11:44 AM 22%
- 12:08 PM 0%
Where to look
At 10:55 AM the Sun is towards the east-southeast, 43° 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, 423 km away, with about 1 min 30 sec.
See it from Castellón de la Plana
Play the eclipse in a 3D sky as it will look from Castellón de la Plana, 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 Castellón de la Plana?
It starts at 9:47 AM, peaks at 10:55 AM and ends at 12:08 PM, local time (CEST).
Will the eclipse be total in Castellón de la Plana?
No. Castellón de la Plana is outside the path and sees a partial eclipse, with 88% of the Sun covered. For totality, the nearest place in this guide is Roquetas de Mar, 423 km away, with about 1 min 30 sec.
Where should I look for the eclipse in Castellón de la Plana?
At maximum the Sun is 43° above the horizon, towards the east-southeast.
