Total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 in Tlemcen

Tlemcen is inside the path of totality. The Sun disappears for 3 min 16 s, starting at 9:50:48 AM local time.

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Tlemcen, Algeria

Total eclipse

3 min 16 s Totality lasts. 92 km from the centre line.

Partial eclipse begins
8:43:26 AM Sun 29° above the horizon
Totality begins
9:50:48 AM Sun 42° above the horizon
Maximum
9:52:25 AM Sun 43° above the horizon
Totality ends
9:54:04 AM Sun 43° above the horizon
Partial eclipse ends
11:08:11 AM Sun 58° above the horizon

Times in Tlemcen, UTC+1

On Monday 2 August 2027, Tlemcen (Algeria) lies in the path of totality, 92 km from the centre line. The Moon takes its first bite out of the Sun at 8:43 AM. Totality begins at 9:50:48 AM, reaches its middle at 9:52:25 AM and ends at 9:54:04 AM: 3 min 16 s of darkness in full daylight. The last trace of the Moon leaves the Sun at 11:08 AM. All times are local time (UTC+1).

At maximum the Sun stands 43° above the horizon, to the east. Look for a spot with a clear view in that direction: a building or a hill is enough to hide a low Sun.

During totality the sky turns to deep twilight, the brightest planets and stars come out, and the Sun’s corona appears around the black disc of the Moon. The temperature drops by a few degrees and the horizon glows orange all around, like a sunset in every direction.

Nearby cities

City Eclipse Duration Sun covered
Oujda Total eclipse 1 min 19 s 100%
Oran Total eclipse 5 min 8 s 100%
Nador Total eclipse 4 min 17 s 100%
Melilla Total eclipse 4 min 35 s 100%
Mostaganem Total eclipse 5 min 1 s 100%
Almería Partial eclipse – 99.9%

Questions and answers

What time is the 2027 solar eclipse in Tlemcen?

The partial phase begins at 8:43 AM, totality runs from 9:50:48 AM to 9:54:04 AM with its maximum at 9:52:25 AM, and the eclipse ends at 11:08 AM (local time (UTC+1)).

How long does totality last in Tlemcen?

3 min 16 s. The duration grows toward the centre line of the path, which passes 92 km from Tlemcen.

Do I need eclipse glasses in Tlemcen?

Yes, for the whole partial phase, before 9:50:48 AM and after 9:54:04 AM. Glasses must carry the ISO 12312-2 mark. You may take them off only during totality, while the Sun is entirely hidden.