Partial eclipse
Solar eclipse of 6 February 2027 in Montevideo
In Montevideo the eclipse is partial: the Moon covers 86% of the Sun at 12:36 PM. It starts at 10:50 AM and ends at 2:19 PM, local time (GMT-3).
Eclipse times in Montevideo
- Eclipse
- Partial
- Sun covered
- 86%
- Sun height
- 70°
- Direction of the Sun
- NNE · 16°
- Partial eclipse begins 10:50 AM
- Maximum eclipse 12:36 PM
- Partial eclipse ends 2:19 PM
Local timeline · GMT-3 · Eclipse Predictions by Fred Espenak, NASA/GSFC. Catalogue verified 12 September 2026.
How the eclipse unfolds
The Sun from Montevideo, with straight up at the top, from first to last contact. Local times.
- 10:50 AM 0%
- 11:25 AM 21%
- 12:00 PM 54%
- 12:36 PM 86%
- 1:10 PM 55%
- 1:44 PM 21%
- 2:19 PM 0%
Where to look
At 12:36 PM the Sun is towards the north-northeast, 70° 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, 111 km away, with about 5 min 20 sec.
See it from Montevideo
Play the eclipse in a 3D sky as it will look from Montevideo, 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 Montevideo?
It starts at 10:50 AM, peaks at 12:36 PM and ends at 2:19 PM, local time (GMT-3).
Will the eclipse be annular in Montevideo?
No. Montevideo is outside the path and sees a partial eclipse, with 86% of the Sun covered. For the ring of fire, the nearest place in this guide is Punta del Este, 111 km away, with about 5 min 20 sec.
Where should I look for the eclipse in Montevideo?
At maximum the Sun is 70° above the horizon, towards the north-northeast.
