Solar eclipse in Funchal, 2 August 2027: 97%
97% of the Sun covered · maximum 09:35 (UTC+1)
No — Funchal sees a partial eclipse: at maximum (09:35, UTC+1) about 97% of the Sun is covered. Deep, but not total: the sky never goes dark and the corona only appears inside the path. The nearest totality on our list is Cádiz, about 1060 km away (2m 55s).
Local circumstances — 2 August 2027
| Partial eclipse begins | 08:33 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 09:35 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 10:43 |
| Sun covered at maximum | 97% |
| Magnitude | 0.967 |
| Sun altitude at maximum | 26° |
Local time (UTC+1). Computed from NASA's Besselian elements for this eclipse; accurate to about a minute.
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Is the 2027 eclipse total in Funchal?
No — Funchal sees a partial eclipse: at maximum (09:35, UTC+1) about 97% of the Sun is covered. Deep, but not total: the sky never goes dark and the corona only appears inside the path. The nearest totality on our list is Cádiz, about 1060 km away (2m 55s). Cádiz →
What time is the eclipse in Funchal?
The partial phase begins at 08:33, maximum is at 09:35 and it ends at 10:43 (local time, UTC+1).
Do I need eclipse glasses?
Yes, for the entire event — even at a 99% partial eclipse there is NO safe naked-eye moment. Certified ISO 12312-2 glasses only; sunglasses never qualify.
Why is the 2 August 2027 eclipse special?
It is the longest total eclipse on land between 1991 and 2114: up to 6 min 23 s near Luxor, Egypt. The path crosses the Strait of Gibraltar and southern Spain, northern Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia — mid-morning in Spain, around midday in Egypt.
Recap: the eclipse of 12 August 2026
On 12 August 2026, Funchal saw a ~78% partial eclipse (maximum ≈19:47 WEST).
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