Partial eclipse
Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Gijón
In Gijón the eclipse is partial: the Moon covers 73% of the Sun at 10:50 AM. It starts at 9:47 AM and ends at 11:58 AM, local time (CEST).
Eclipse times in Gijón
- Eclipse
- Partial
- Sun covered
- 73%
- Sun height
- 38°
- Direction of the Sun
- ESE · 101°
- Partial eclipse begins 9:47 AM
- Maximum eclipse 10:50 AM
- Partial eclipse ends 11:58 AM
Local timeline · CEST · Eclipse Predictions by Fred Espenak, NASA/GSFC. Catalogue verified 12 September 2026.
How the eclipse unfolds
The Sun from Gijón, with straight up at the top, from first to last contact. Local times.
- 9:47 AM 0%
- 10:08 AM 22%
- 10:29 AM 54%
- 10:50 AM 73%
- 11:13 AM 52%
- 11:35 AM 20%
- 11:58 AM 0%
Where to look
At 10:50 AM the Sun is towards the east-southeast, 38° 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 Jerez de la Frontera, 763 km away, with about 1 min 30 sec.
See it from Gijón
Play the eclipse in a 3D sky as it will look from Gijón, 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 Gijón?
It starts at 9:47 AM, peaks at 10:50 AM and ends at 11:58 AM, local time (CEST).
Will the eclipse be total in Gijón?
No. Gijón is outside the path and sees a partial eclipse, with 73% of the Sun covered. For totality, the nearest place in this guide is Jerez de la Frontera, 763 km away, with about 1 min 30 sec.
Where should I look for the eclipse in Gijón?
At maximum the Sun is 38° above the horizon, towards the east-southeast.
