Partial eclipse
Solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
In Santa Cruz de Tenerife the eclipse is partial: the Moon covers 79% of the Sun at 9:33 AM. It starts at 8:32 AM and ends at 10:41 AM, local time (WEST).
Eclipse times in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Eclipse
- Partial
- Sun covered
- 79%
- Sun height
- 26°
- Direction of the Sun
- E · 83°
- Partial eclipse begins 8:32 AM
- Maximum eclipse 9:33 AM
- Partial eclipse ends 10:41 AM
Local timeline · WEST · Eclipse Predictions by Fred Espenak, NASA/GSFC. Catalogue verified 12 September 2026.
How the eclipse unfolds
The Sun from Santa Cruz de Tenerife, with straight up at the top, from first to last contact. Local times.
- 8:32 AM 0%
- 8:53 AM 23%
- 9:13 AM 57%
- 9:33 AM 79%
- 9:56 AM 55%
- 10:19 AM 21%
- 10:41 AM 0%
Where to look
At 9:33 AM the Sun is towards the east, 26° 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, 1,272 km away, with about 4 min 50 sec.
See it from Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Play the eclipse in a 3D sky as it will look from Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
It starts at 8:32 AM, peaks at 9:33 AM and ends at 10:41 AM, local time (WEST).
Will the eclipse be total in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
No. Santa Cruz de Tenerife is outside the path and sees a partial eclipse, with 79% of the Sun covered. For totality, the nearest place in this guide is Tangier, 1,272 km away, with about 4 min 50 sec.
Where should I look for the eclipse in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
At maximum the Sun is 26° above the horizon, towards the east.
