Eclipse times in Algeciras
- Partial eclipse begins
- 09:40:57
- Totality begins
- 10:45:19
- Maximum eclipse
- 10:47:33
- Totality ends
- 10:49:47
- Partial eclipse ends
- 12:00:49
- Duration of totality
- 4m 28s
- Sun’s height at maximum
- 38°
- Sun’s direction at maximum
- 95° (E)
Local time, UTC+2, for the town centre. Times can shift by a few seconds across town.
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Algeciras and the path of totality
Algeciras 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 Algeciras
Algeciras is a practical, less touristy base on the Bay of Gibraltar with plenty of hotels and fast access to both Spanish and Moroccan viewing sites.
Longer totality nearby
Moving closer to the centre line adds time. These places within driving distance have a longer totality than Algeciras:
- Ceuta: 4m 51s, about 30 km away in a straight line.
Getting to Algeciras
Gibraltar airport is about 30 minutes away and Málaga about 1.5 hours. Algeciras is also the main ferry port for Ceuta and Tangier Med.
Good questions
- Is Algeciras in the path of totality?
- Yes. Algeciras 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 Algeciras?
- About 4m 28s, from 10:45:19 to 10:49:47 local time (UTC+2), calculated for the town centre.
- Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from Algeciras?
- During totality the Sun will be 38 degrees above the horizon towards the east. Choose a spot with nothing tall to the east.
- Can I see a longer totality near Algeciras?
- Yes. Ceuta, about 30 km away in a straight line, has 4m 51s of totality, which is 23 seconds more than Algeciras. Places closer to the centre line of the path always get a longer totality.
- Where can I watch in or near Algeciras?
- Playa del Rinconcillo looks across the bay to the Rock, while Getares and the Punta Carnero lighthouse have an open horizon over the Strait. The Mirador del Estrecho, about 15 km west on the N-340, has the best view of all but only a small car park.
- Will the ferry port affect traffic that morning?
- Very likely. Algeciras is the main port of Operación Paso del Estrecho, the summer crossing season that peaks in early August, so roads to the port are busy before any eclipse traffic arrives. If you are going on to Ceuta or Tangier, cross the day before.