Partial eclipse
Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Ourense
In Ourense the eclipse is partial: the Moon covers 78% of the Sun at 10:47 AM. It starts at 9:45 AM and ends at 11:56 AM, local time (CEST).
Eclipse times in Ourense
- Eclipse
- Partial
- Sun covered
- 78%
- Sun height
- 36°
- Direction of the Sun
- E · 98°
- Partial eclipse begins 9:45 AM
- Maximum eclipse 10:47 AM
- Partial eclipse ends 11:56 AM
Local timeline · CEST · Eclipse Predictions by Fred Espenak, NASA/GSFC. Catalogue verified 12 September 2026.
How the eclipse unfolds
The Sun from Ourense, with straight up at the top, from first to last contact. Local times.
- 9:45 AM 0%
- 10:05 AM 22%
- 10:26 AM 56%
- 10:47 AM 78%
- 11:10 AM 54%
- 11:33 AM 21%
- 11:56 AM 0%
Where to look
At 10:47 AM the Sun is towards the east, 36° 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, 645 km away, with about 1 min 30 sec.
See it from Ourense
Play the eclipse in a 3D sky as it will look from Ourense, 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 Ourense?
It starts at 9:45 AM, peaks at 10:47 AM and ends at 11:56 AM, local time (CEST).
Will the eclipse be total in Ourense?
No. Ourense is outside the path and sees a partial eclipse, with 78% of the Sun covered. For totality, the nearest place in this guide is Jerez de la Frontera, 645 km away, with about 1 min 30 sec.
Where should I look for the eclipse in Ourense?
At maximum the Sun is 36° above the horizon, towards the east.
