Solar eclipse in Montpellier, 2 August 2027: 72%
72% of the Sun covered · maximum 11:01 (UTC+2)
No — Montpellier sees a partial eclipse: at maximum (11:01, UTC+2) about 72% of the Sun is covered. The nearest totality on our list is Oran, about 960 km away (5m 8s).
Local circumstances — 2 August 2027
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:54 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 11:01 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:12 |
| Sun covered at maximum | 72% |
| Magnitude | 0.765 |
| Sun altitude at maximum | 46° |
Local time (UTC+2). Computed from NASA's Besselian elements for this eclipse; accurate to about a minute.
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Is the 2027 eclipse total in Montpellier?
No — Montpellier sees a partial eclipse: at maximum (11:01, UTC+2) about 72% of the Sun is covered. The nearest totality on our list is Oran, about 960 km away (5m 8s). Oran →
What time is the eclipse in Montpellier?
The partial phase begins at 09:54, maximum is at 11:01 and it ends at 12:12 (local time, UTC+2).
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, Montpellier saw a ~96% partial eclipse (maximum ≈20:25 CEST).
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