Eclipse times
Local time in Benalup-Casas Viejas on 2 August 2027 (CEST (UTC+2)).
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:40:57 |
|---|---|
| Totality begins | 10:45:26 |
| Maximum eclipse | 10:47:21 |
| Totality ends | 10:49:16 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:00:24 |
What you will see
Benalup-Casas Viejas is inside the path of totality. At 10:47:21 local time the Moon covers the whole Sun and the daylight drops away for 3 m 50 s. Totality begins at 10:45:26 and ends at 10:49:16.
At the peak the Sun is 38° above the horizon, towards the east, so you want a clear view in that direction from Benalup-Casas Viejas.
From first contact to last contact the eclipse lasts 2 h 19 min, so allow time for the partial phases on either side of totality.
The longest totality in Spain among the places listed here is 4 m 48 s at Ceuta. This spot gets 58 s less.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Total solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 100% |
| Totality lasts | 3 m 50 s |
| First to last contact | 2 h 19 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 38° |
| Direction of the Sun | east |
| Distance to the path of totality | Inside the path |
| Time zone | Europe/Madrid, CEST (UTC+2) |
| Elevation | 116 m |
| Population | 6,754 |
Times are for the centre of the Sun and are predictions. Mountains on the Moon’s edge can shift contact times and the length of totality by a few seconds, and more near the edge of the path.
Seeing totality
Benalup-Casas Viejas is inside the path, so you do not need to travel. Totality is longest on the centre line and shorter towards the edges.
Eye safety guide: Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses, except during totality.
Nearby places
- Alcalá de los Gazules (total, 3 m 22 s)
- Medina Sidonia (total, 3 m 21 s)
- Vejer de la Frontera (total, 4 m 06 s)
- Barbate (total, 4 m 16 s)
- Paterna de Rivera (total, 3 m 02 s)
- Zahara de los Atunes (total, 4 m 24 s)
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