Eclipse times
Local time in Monção on 2 August 2027 (WEST (UTC+1)).
| Partial eclipse begins | 08:44:30 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 09:47:16 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 10:55:26 |
What you will see
Monção is outside the path of totality, so the Sun is never fully covered. At the peak, 09:47:16 local time, the Moon hides 78.7% of the Sun. The partial eclipse starts at 08:44:30 and ends at 10:55:26, 2 h 11 min later.
At the peak the Sun is 35° above the horizon, towards the east, so you want a clear view in that direction from Monção.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Partial solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 78.7% |
| First to last contact | 2 h 11 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 35° |
| Direction of the Sun | east |
| Distance to the path of totality | 604 km south |
| Time zone | Europe/Lisbon, WEST (UTC+1) |
| Elevation | 34 m |
| Population | 19,738 |
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 604 km south of Monção.
The nearest place on this site with at least a minute of totality is Jerez de la Frontera, about 632 km south, where totality lasts 1 m 37 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
- Arcos de Valdevez (partial, 79.7%)
- Ponte de Lima (partial, 79.9%)
- Viana do Castelo (partial, 80.2%)
- Braga (partial, 80.9%)
- Bairro Novo (partial, 80.9%)
- Barcelos (partial, 80.9%)
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