Gibraltar Eclipse 2027

The Gibraltar Solar Eclipse 2027

A total solar eclipse will occur over Gibraltar on Monday, August 2, 2027. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly obscuring the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's apparent diameter is larger than the Sun's, blocking all direct sunlight, turning day into darkness

Total Solar Eclipse Details

This is an incredibly uncommon and unique event that can only be witnessed along a relatively slender ribbon of the Earth's surface. The eclipse can be seen in other regions as well, however, the Moon does not completely block the Sun in those areas.

TYPE - Total solar eclipse

STARTS - 09:41 CEST

MAXIMUM - 10:47 CEST

ENDS - 12:01 CEST

TOTALITY DURATION - 4 minutes, 32 seconds

Gibraltar... the ultimate eclipse viewing destination

Whether you decide to watch the eclipse at sea level from Casemates Square, Queensway Quay or even Ocean Village Resort you are guranteed the experience of a lifetime. Another option to get a little closer to the action could be The Skywalk in the upper rock nature reserve, whatever your choice of eclipse viewing destination, you will enjoy a day you will never forget.

Where to stay

There are many options for staying in Gibraltar to see the eclipse, short term lets, Airbnb's, Hostels and Hotels
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Safe Eclipse viewing

The essential information you need for safely viewing the eclipse, You must NEVER observe the sun without proper protection.
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Your Eclipse Viewers

Make sure you are prepared to view the eclipse safely, buy your eclipse safe glasses and viewers here
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Getting to Gibraltar

Gibraltar International Airport (GIB), currently runs services by British Airways and Easyjet, from London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester (MAN) and Bristol (BRS). You can also travel from Spain by car or train.

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Interesting phenomena to look out for during the eclipse

Shadow bands: About a minute before totality, moving, wavy lines of alternating light and dark can be seen on the ground and along walls. These shadow bands are the result of Earth’s turbulent atmosphere refracting the last rays of sunlight.

Diamond ring: Seen about 10 to 15 seconds before and after totality, the solar corona (the outer atmosphere of the Sun) becomes visible. Together with the single jewel of light from the Sun, it creates the well-known diamond ring effect.

The Sun's corona: As the diamond ring fades, the outermost part of the Sun's atmosphere becomes more prominent. It is visible as a faint ring of rays surrounding the silhouetted Moon and is around 200–300 times hotter than the Sun’s surface—its temperature can reach over 1 million °C (1.8 million °F).

Baily's beads: About five seconds before totality, Baily's beads appear. They are little bead-like blobs of light at the edge of the Moon created by the sunlight passing through gaps in the mountains and valleys on the Moon's surface.

The Sun's chromosphere: The second most outer layer of the Sun’s atmosphere gives out a reddish glow. It is only visible for a few seconds right after totality.

Crescent Shadows: One of the most noticeable effects are the little crescent shadows that appear on the floor. Anything that can cast a shadow while allowing small amounts of sunlight to peer through can create this effect.

Monday 2nd August 2027

The Gibraltar Solar Eclipse 2027

Total Solar Eclipse Details