Eclipse times
Local time in Montceau-les-Mines on 2 August 2027 (CEST (UTC+2)).
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:59:03 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 11:02:37 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:09:48 |
What you will see
Montceau-les-Mines is outside the path of totality, so the Sun is never fully covered. At the peak, 11:02:37 local time, the Moon hides 59.3% of the Sun. The partial eclipse starts at 09:59:03 and ends at 12:09:48, 2 h 11 min later.
At the peak the Sun is 45° above the horizon, towards the south-east, so you want a clear view in that direction from Montceau-les-Mines.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Partial solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 59.3% |
| First to last contact | 2 h 11 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 45° |
| Direction of the Sun | south-east |
| Distance to the path of totality | 1,122 km south |
| Time zone | Europe/Paris, CEST (UTC+2) |
| Elevation | 312 m |
| Population | 20,221 |
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 1,122 km south of Montceau-les-Mines.
The nearest place on this site with at least a minute of totality is Sidi Moussa, about 1,124 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
- Saint-Leu (partial, 59%)
- Le Creusot (partial, 58.7%)
- Autun (partial, 58.2%)
- Chalon-sur-Saône (partial, 58.7%)
- Mâcon (partial, 60.5%)
- Beaune (partial, 57.7%)
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