Partial eclipse
Solar eclipse of 6 February 2027 in Puerto Montt
In Puerto Montt the eclipse is partial: the Moon covers 85% of the Sun at 11:53 AM. It starts at 10:20 AM and ends at 1:34 PM, local time (GMT-3).
Eclipse times in Puerto Montt
- Eclipse
- Partial
- Sun covered
- 85%
- Sun height
- 52°
- Direction of the Sun
- ENE · 58°
- Partial eclipse begins 10:20 AM
- Maximum eclipse 11:53 AM
- Partial eclipse ends 1:34 PM
Local timeline · GMT-3 · Eclipse Predictions by Fred Espenak, NASA/GSFC. Catalogue verified 12 September 2026.
How the eclipse unfolds
The Sun from Puerto Montt, with straight up at the top, from first to last contact. Local times.
- 10:20 AM 0%
- 10:51 AM 21%
- 11:22 AM 55%
- 11:53 AM 85%
- 12:27 PM 53%
- 1:00 PM 20%
- 1:34 PM 0%
Where to look
At 11:53 AM the Sun is towards the east-northeast, 52° 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 Castro (Chiloé), 131 km away, with about 4 min 20 sec.
See it from Puerto Montt
Play the eclipse in a 3D sky as it will look from Puerto Montt, 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 Puerto Montt?
It starts at 10:20 AM, peaks at 11:53 AM and ends at 1:34 PM, local time (GMT-3).
Will the eclipse be annular in Puerto Montt?
No. Puerto Montt is outside the path and sees a partial eclipse, with 85% of the Sun covered. For the ring of fire, the nearest place in this guide is Castro (Chiloé), 131 km away, with about 4 min 20 sec.
Where should I look for the eclipse in Puerto Montt?
At maximum the Sun is 52° above the horizon, towards the east-northeast.
