Eclipse times
Local time in Vélez-Málaga on 2 August 2027 (CEST (UTC+2)).
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:42:22 |
|---|---|
| Totality begins | 10:48:59 |
| Maximum eclipse | 10:49:30 |
| Totality ends | 10:50:01 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:03:09 |
What you will see
Vélez-Málaga is inside the path of totality. At 10:49:30 local time the Moon covers the whole Sun and the daylight drops away for 1 m 03 s. Totality begins at 10:48:59 and ends at 10:50:01.
At the peak the Sun is 40° above the horizon, towards the east, so you want a clear view in that direction from Vélez-Málaga.
From first contact to last contact the eclipse lasts 2 h 21 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 3 m 45 s less.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Total solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 100% |
| Totality lasts | 1 m 03 s |
| First to last contact | 2 h 21 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 40° |
| Direction of the Sun | east |
| Distance to the path of totality | Inside the path |
| Time zone | Europe/Madrid, CEST (UTC+2) |
| Elevation | 62 m |
| Population | 74,190 |
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
Vélez-Málaga 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
- Torre del Mar (total, 1 m 40 s)
- Benamocarra (total, 47 s)
- Algarrobo (total, 1 m 13 s)
- Arenas (partial, 99.9%)
- Iznate (total, 58 s)
- Sayalonga (total, 37 s)
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