UpToWhereEclipse 2027 in Arcos de la Frontera: how long does totality last?
Arcos de la Frontera is inside the band, but only just: totality lasts 44s. Near the limit the duration falls away very fast, so a short drive toward the centre of the band is worth more here than almost anything else you could do.
Inside the path of totalityThe sky over Arcos de la Frontera, second by second
Drag through the eclipse, or press play. Every time, position and darkness level is computed for this exact spot.
Disc sizes are exaggerated so you can see the geometry; the track, the times and the darkness curve are computed from the eclipse elements for this exact point.
Local times
| Partial begins | 09:41:08 |
| Totality begins | 10:47:03 |
| Maximum | 10:47:25 |
| Totality ends | 10:47:47 |
| Partial ends | 12:00:17 |
All times are local for Europe/Madrid (UTC+2) on eclipse day. Note the two-hour clock gap across the Strait: Spain is on UTC+2 and Morocco on UTC+0 that day, so the same instant reads two hours apart on the two shores.
Where exactly should you stand in Arcos de la Frontera?
Line the eclipsed Sun up with a ridge, a tower or a person, and get the spot to stand on and the second it happens.
Open the planner →Nearest spot with longer totality
Algar is about 17 km away and gets 2m 9s. Algar →
Frequently asked questions
Will the 2027 eclipse be total in Arcos de la Frontera?
Yes. Arcos de la Frontera is inside the path of totality on 2 August 2027, and totality lasts 44s, from 10:47:03 to 10:47:47 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Arcos de la Frontera?
Maximum eclipse is at 10:47:25 local time (Europe/Madrid). The partial phase begins at 09:41:08 and ends at 12:00:17.
Will terrain block the view?
Almost certainly not. The Sun is 37.9° above the horizon here at maximum, so an obstruction would have to be extraordinarily close and tall. That was the decisive question for the 2026 eclipse, when the Sun was nearly setting, and it will be again for the January 2028 annular eclipse.