Partial eclipse
Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria the eclipse is partial: the Moon covers 77% of the Sun at 9:34 AM. It starts at 8:33 AM and ends at 10:42 AM, local time (WEST).
Eclipse times in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Eclipse
- Partial
- Sun covered
- 77%
- Sun height
- 27°
- Direction of the Sun
- E · 83°
- Partial eclipse begins 8:33 AM
- Maximum eclipse 9:34 AM
- Partial eclipse ends 10:42 AM
Local timeline · WEST · Eclipse Predictions by Fred Espenak, NASA/GSFC. Catalogue verified 12 September 2026.
How the eclipse unfolds
The Sun from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with straight up at the top, from first to last contact. Local times.
- 8:33 AM 0%
- 8:53 AM 23%
- 9:13 AM 56%
- 9:34 AM 77%
- 9:57 AM 54%
- 10:19 AM 20%
- 10:42 AM 0%
Where to look
At 9:34 AM the Sun is towards the east, 27° 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 Tangier, 1,241 km away, with about 4 min 50 sec.
See it from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Play the eclipse in a 3D sky as it will look from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
It starts at 8:33 AM, peaks at 9:34 AM and ends at 10:42 AM, local time (WEST).
Will the eclipse be total in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
No. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is outside the path and sees a partial eclipse, with 77% of the Sun covered. For totality, the nearest place in this guide is Tangier, 1,241 km away, with about 4 min 50 sec.
Where should I look for the eclipse in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
At maximum the Sun is 27° above the horizon, towards the east.
