Solar eclipse in Portsmouth, 2 August 2027: 44%
44% of the Sun covered · maximum 09:58 (UTC+1)
No — Portsmouth sees a partial eclipse: at maximum (09:58, UTC+1) about 44% of the Sun is covered. The nearest totality on our list is Málaga, about 1590 km away (1m 53s).
Local circumstances — 2 August 2027
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:01 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 09:58 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 10:59 |
| Sun covered at maximum | 44% |
| Magnitude | 0.540 |
| Sun altitude at maximum | 40° |
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 Portsmouth?
No — Portsmouth sees a partial eclipse: at maximum (09:58, UTC+1) about 44% of the Sun is covered. The nearest totality on our list is Málaga, about 1590 km away (1m 53s). Málaga →
What time is the eclipse in Portsmouth?
The partial phase begins at 09:01, maximum is at 09:58 and it ends at 10:59 (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, Portsmouth saw a ~92% partial eclipse (maximum ≈19:15 BST).
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