Eclipse times
Local time in Saint-Nazaire on 2 August 2027 (CEST (UTC+2)).
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:54:59 |
|---|---|
| Maximum eclipse | 10:55:59 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:00:55 |
What you will see
Saint-Nazaire is outside the path of totality, so the Sun is never fully covered. At the peak, 10:55:59 local time, the Moon hides 58% of the Sun. The partial eclipse starts at 09:54:59 and ends at 12:00:55, 2 h 6 min later.
At the peak the Sun is 40° above the horizon, towards the east, so you want a clear view in that direction from Saint-Nazaire.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Partial solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 58% |
| First to last contact | 2 h 6 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 40° |
| Direction of the Sun | east |
| Distance to the path of totality | 1,163 km south |
| Time zone | Europe/Paris, CEST (UTC+2) |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Population | 67,054 |
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 1,163 km south of Saint-Nazaire.
The nearest place on this site with at least a minute of totality is El Ejido, about 1,168 km south, where totality lasts 1 m 23 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
- La Baule-Escoublac (partial, 57.9%)
- Guérande (partial, 57.8%)
- Couëron (partial, 58.2%)
- Saint-Herblain (partial, 58.2%)
- Orvault (partial, 58%)
- Bouguenais (partial, 58.3%)
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