Eclipse times in Tangier
- Partial eclipse begins
- 07:40:30
- Totality begins
- 08:44:32
- Maximum eclipse
- 08:46:58
- Totality ends
- 08:49:26
- Partial eclipse ends
- 10:00:13
- Duration of totality
- 4m 54s
- Sun’s height at maximum
- 38°
- Sun’s direction at maximum
- 95° (E)
Local time, UTC+0, for the town centre. Times can shift by a few seconds across town.
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Tangier and the path of totality
Tangier is the large yellow dot. The dark band is the path of totality; the further you are from its edges, the longer totality lasts.
Where to look
The Sun will be 38° above the horizon towards the east. That is roughly the height of a raised fist held at arm’s length, stacked 4 times above the horizon. Pick a spot with nothing tall on that side: a beach or hillside facing east is ideal, while narrow streets and tall buildings to the east can block the view.
Watching the eclipse in Tangier
Tangier is close to the centre line and offers almost five minutes of totality. Cap Malabata and the eastern corniche face the morning Sun.
Historical weather records give Tangier about a 84% chance of a clear sky at eclipse time in early August, according to climatologist Jay Anderson’s analysis.
Getting to Tangier
Tangier Ibn Battouta airport has flights from across Europe, and ferries run from Tarifa and Algeciras. The high-speed train links Tangier with Rabat and Casablanca.
Good questions
- Is Tangier in the path of totality?
- Yes. Tangier is inside the path of the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027, so the Sun will be completely covered.
- How long will totality last in Tangier?
- About 4m 54s, from 08:44:32 to 08:49:26 local time (UTC+0), calculated for the town centre.
- Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from Tangier?
- During totality the Sun will be 38 degrees above the horizon towards the east. Choose a spot with nothing tall to the east.
- Why is totality in Tangier two hours earlier than in Spain?
- It is not earlier, only the clocks differ. Since September 2026 Morocco has been on GMT all year, while Spain is on UTC+2 in summer, so totality at 08:44 in Tangier happens at the same moment as about 10:45 on the Spanish side of the Strait.
- Is Cape Spartel a good place to watch?
- It has the lighthouse, the cliffs and the Caves of Hercules about 15 km west of the city, with totality very close to the city’s. Guides expect it to be crowded, so arrive early.
- Can I come over from Spain on the morning?
- Crossing on the day is a bad idea. Early August is peak season in the Strait, when ferries are full of families travelling home, and easterly gales can suspend the Tarifa route. Cross at least a day early.