Partial eclipse
Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Elche
In Elche the eclipse is partial: the Moon covers 95% of the Sun at 10:53 AM. It starts at 9:45 AM and ends at 12:08 PM, local time (CEST).
Eclipse times in Elche
- Eclipse
- Partial
- Sun covered
- 95%
- Sun height
- 43°
- Direction of the Sun
- ESE · 102°
- Partial eclipse begins 9:45 AM
- Maximum eclipse 10:53 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 Elche, with straight up at the top, from first to last contact. Local times.
- 9:45 AM 0%
- 10:08 AM 24%
- 10:31 AM 63%
- 10:53 AM 95%
- 11:18 AM 60%
- 11:43 AM 22%
- 12:08 PM 0%
Where to look
At 10:53 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
With more than 90% of the Sun covered, daylight turns dim and silvery and shadows look unusually sharp, but the sky does not go dark. Keep eclipse glasses on for the whole eclipse.
For totality, the nearest place in this guide is Roquetas de Mar, 238 km away, with about 1 min 30 sec.
See it from Elche
Play the eclipse in a 3D sky as it will look from Elche, 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 Elche?
It starts at 9:45 AM, peaks at 10:53 AM and ends at 12:08 PM, local time (CEST).
Will the eclipse be total in Elche?
No. Elche is outside the path and sees a partial eclipse, with 95% of the Sun covered. For totality, the nearest place in this guide is Roquetas de Mar, 238 km away, with about 1 min 30 sec.
Where should I look for the eclipse in Elche?
At maximum the Sun is 43° above the horizon, towards the east-southeast.
