Partial eclipse
Solar eclipse of 6 February 2027 in Buenos Aires
In Buenos Aires the eclipse is partial: the Moon covers 82% of the Sun at 12:31 PM. It starts at 10:46 AM and ends at 2:15 PM, local time (GMT-3).
Eclipse times in Buenos Aires
- Eclipse
- Partial
- Sun covered
- 82%
- Sun height
- 69°
- Direction of the Sun
- NNE · 25°
- Partial eclipse begins 10:46 AM
- Maximum eclipse 12:31 PM
- Partial eclipse ends 2:15 PM
Local timeline · GMT-3 · Eclipse Predictions by Fred Espenak, NASA/GSFC. Catalogue verified 12 September 2026.
How the eclipse unfolds
The Sun from Buenos Aires, with straight up at the top, from first to last contact. Local times.
- 10:46 AM 0%
- 11:21 AM 21%
- 11:56 AM 53%
- 12:31 PM 82%
- 1:06 PM 54%
- 1:41 PM 21%
- 2:15 PM 0%
Where to look
At 12:31 PM the Sun is towards the north-northeast, 69° 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 the ring of fire, the nearest place in this guide is Punta del Este, 316 km away, with about 5 min 20 sec.
See it from Buenos Aires
Play the eclipse in a 3D sky as it will look from Buenos Aires, 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 Buenos Aires?
It starts at 10:46 AM, peaks at 12:31 PM and ends at 2:15 PM, local time (GMT-3).
Will the eclipse be annular in Buenos Aires?
No. Buenos Aires is outside the path and sees a partial eclipse, with 82% of the Sun covered. For the ring of fire, the nearest place in this guide is Punta del Este, 316 km away, with about 5 min 20 sec.
Where should I look for the eclipse in Buenos Aires?
At maximum the Sun is 69° above the horizon, towards the north-northeast.
