Total solar eclipse · August 2, 2027
Tarifa, Spain
Tarifa is inside the path of totality: the Moon fully covers the Sun for 4m 41s.
Mainland Europe's southernmost town, on the Strait of Gibraltar, close to the centerline. One caveat locals will tell you about: the levante wind and its afternoon haze.
4m 41stotality
Eclipse timeline (local time)
| Phase | Time |
|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 09:40:48 |
| Totality begins | 10:45:00 |
| Maximum eclipse | 10:47:20 |
| Totality ends | 10:49:41 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 12:00:35 |
Sun altitude at maximum: 38° above the horizon.
Where to stay in Tarifa
The path crosses some of Europe and North Africa's busiest August holiday coasts. For the 2024 US eclipse, rooms inside the path sold out months ahead at several times normal prices. A refundable booking made early costs nothing and protects you.
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