Partial eclipse
Solar eclipse of 6 February 2027 in Santiago
In Santiago the eclipse is partial: the Moon covers 62% of the Sun at 12:04 PM. It starts at 10:26 AM and ends at 1:48 PM, local time (GMT-3).
Eclipse times in Santiago
- Eclipse
- Partial
- Sun covered
- 62%
- Sun height
- 59°
- Direction of the Sun
- ENE · 62°
- Partial eclipse begins 10:26 AM
- Maximum eclipse 12:04 PM
- Partial eclipse ends 1:48 PM
Local timeline · GMT-3 · Eclipse Predictions by Fred Espenak, NASA/GSFC. Catalogue verified 12 September 2026.
How the eclipse unfolds
The Sun from Santiago, with straight up at the top, from first to last contact. Local times.
- 10:26 AM 0%
- 10:59 AM 19%
- 11:31 AM 46%
- 12:04 PM 62%
- 12:39 PM 45%
- 1:14 PM 18%
- 1:48 PM 0%
Where to look
At 12:04 PM the Sun is towards the east-northeast, 59° 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 Bahía Blanca, 955 km away, with about 3 min 50 sec.
See it from Santiago
Play the eclipse in a 3D sky as it will look from Santiago, 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 Santiago?
It starts at 10:26 AM, peaks at 12:04 PM and ends at 1:48 PM, local time (GMT-3).
Will the eclipse be annular in Santiago?
No. Santiago is outside the path and sees a partial eclipse, with 62% of the Sun covered. For the ring of fire, the nearest place in this guide is Bahía Blanca, 955 km away, with about 3 min 50 sec.
Where should I look for the eclipse in Santiago?
At maximum the Sun is 59° above the horizon, towards the east-northeast.
