Eclipse times
Local time in Castelnau-le-Lez on 2 August 2027 (CEST (UTC+2)).
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:54:47 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 11:01:14 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:12:05 |
What you will see
Castelnau-le-Lez is outside the path of totality, so the Sun is never fully covered. At the peak, 11:01:14 local time, the Moon hides 71.7% of the Sun. The partial eclipse starts at 09:54:47 and ends at 12:12:05, 2 h 17 min later.
At the peak the Sun is 46° above the horizon, towards the east, so you want a clear view in that direction from Castelnau-le-Lez.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Partial solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 71.7% |
| First to last contact | 2 h 17 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 46° |
| Direction of the Sun | east |
| Distance to the path of totality | 783 km south |
| Time zone | Europe/Paris, CEST (UTC+2) |
| Elevation | 59 m |
| Population | 18,011 |
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
The nearest edge of the path of totality is about 783 km south of Castelnau-le-Lez.
The nearest place on this site with at least a minute of totality is Sidi Moussa, about 785 km south, where totality lasts 1 m 02 s.
Totality is shortest at the edges of the path and longest along the centre line, so the further inside you go, the longer it lasts.
Eye safety guide: Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses, except during totality.
Nearby places
- Montpellier (partial, 71.8%)
- Lattes (partial, 72%)
- Mauguio (partial, 71.8%)
- Lunel (partial, 71.5%)
- Frontignan (partial, 72.6%)
- Sète (partial, 72.8%)
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