Partial eclipse
Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in León
In León the eclipse is partial: the Moon covers 77% of the Sun at 10:50 AM. It starts at 9:46 AM and ends at 11:59 AM, local time (CEST).
Eclipse times in León
- Eclipse
- Partial
- Sun covered
- 77%
- Sun height
- 38°
- Direction of the Sun
- E · 101°
- Partial eclipse begins 9:46 AM
- Maximum eclipse 10:50 AM
- Partial eclipse ends 11:59 AM
Local timeline · CEST · Eclipse Predictions by Fred Espenak, NASA/GSFC. Catalogue verified 12 September 2026.
How the eclipse unfolds
The Sun from León, with straight up at the top, from first to last contact. Local times.
- 9:46 AM 0%
- 10:07 AM 22%
- 10:28 AM 56%
- 10:50 AM 77%
- 11:13 AM 54%
- 11:36 AM 21%
- 11:59 AM 0%
Where to look
At 10:50 AM the Sun is towards the east, 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, 659 km away, with about 1 min 30 sec.
See it from León
Play the eclipse in a 3D sky as it will look from León, 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 León?
It starts at 9:46 AM, peaks at 10:50 AM and ends at 11:59 AM, local time (CEST).
Will the eclipse be total in León?
No. León is outside the path and sees a partial eclipse, with 77% of the Sun covered. For totality, the nearest place in this guide is Jerez de la Frontera, 659 km away, with about 1 min 30 sec.
Where should I look for the eclipse in León?
At maximum the Sun is 38° above the horizon, towards the east.
