When will the solar eclipse occur in Gibraltar?

In Gibraltar, the eclipse begins at 18:48:37 GMT+1 (C1), reaches maximum at 18:52:00 GMT+1, and ends at 18:55:22 GMT+1 (C4) local time on 6 February 2027.

Will Gibraltar be in the path of totality?

No. Gibraltar will see a partial solar eclipse on 6 February 2027, with 14.6% of the sun covered at maximum.

What percentage of the sun will be covered in Gibraltar?

At maximum eclipse, 14.6% of the sun will be covered as seen from Gibraltar.

Solar Eclipse in Gibraltar — 14.6% Partial

Where to watch

Visibility Map — Gibraltar

Gibraltar will see a partial solar eclipse. Click anywhere on the map to see the occultation percentage at that location.

Timeline

Contact Times

Gibraltar · 6 February 2027

C1 — Partial begins18:48:37 GMT+1

Maximum eclipse18:52:00 GMT+1

C4 — Partial ends18:55:22 GMT+1

Live simulation

Eclipse in motion

Watch the Moon cross the Sun from C1 to C4. Play at speed or scrub through the timeline — during the actual eclipse it tracks live.

During eclipse

Normal sky

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What you'll experience

Sky Simulation

Drag the slider to compare the sky before and during totality. At peak, stars appear at midday and the horizon glows in all directions.

≈ Dusk

Sky darkness

−4°C

Temp. drop

2,900 km/h

Moon speed

🌑 Simulated at totality peak

Frequently asked questions

When will the solar eclipse occur in Gibraltar?: In Gibraltar, the eclipse begins at 18:48:37 GMT+1 (C1), reaches maximum at 18:52:00 GMT+1, and ends at 18:55:22 GMT+1 (C4) local time on 6 February 2027.
Will Gibraltar be in the path of totality?: No. Gibraltar will see a partial solar eclipse on 6 February 2027, with 14.6% of the sun covered at maximum.
What percentage of the sun will be covered in Gibraltar?: At maximum eclipse, 14.6% of the sun will be covered as seen from Gibraltar.

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