Eclipse times in Barbate
- Partial eclipse begins
- 09:40:41
- Totality begins
- 10:44:53
- Maximum eclipse
- 10:47:02
- Totality ends
- 10:49:11
- Partial eclipse ends
- 12:00:03
- Duration of totality
- 4m 18s
- 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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Barbate and the path of totality
Barbate 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 Barbate
Barbate and the nearby beach of Zahara de los Atunes sit on an open Atlantic coast with long beaches facing south and east, and they are quieter than Tarifa.
Longer totality nearby
Moving closer to the centre line adds time. These places within driving distance have a longer totality than Barbate:
- Tangier: 4m 54s, about 49 km away in a straight line.
- Tarifa: 4m 41s, about 35 km away in a straight line.
Getting to Barbate
Jerez airport is about an hour away, and Gibraltar a little over an hour.
Good questions
- Is Barbate in the path of totality?
- Yes. Barbate 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 Barbate?
- About 4m 18s, from 10:44:53 to 10:49:11 local time (UTC+2), calculated for the town centre.
- Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from Barbate?
- 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 Barbate?
- Yes. Tangier, about 49 km away in a straight line, has 4m 54s of totality, which is 36 seconds more than Barbate. Places closer to the centre line of the path always get a longer totality.
- Where can I get height and a good horizon near Barbate?
- The cliffs of La Breña natural park and the Cabo de Trafalgar lighthouse are the local high points, and the long town beach is the easy option.
- Can I drive up into the La Breña pine forest to watch?
- No. During Andalusia’s fire season, from 1 June to 15 October, motor vehicles are banned on forest tracks and in forest areas. Walk in, or use a viewpoint on a public road.