UpToWhereEclipse 2027 in Rota: how long does totality last?
Rota gets a solid 2m 12s of totality. That is a real eclipse with time to look around, though places nearer the centre line of the band do noticeably better.
Inside the path of totalityThe sky over Rota, 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 | 09:40:43 |
| Totality begins | 10:45:40 |
| Maximum | 10:46:45 |
| Totality ends | 10:47:51 |
| Partial ends | 11:59:24 |
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 Rota?
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
San Fernando is about 22 km away and gets 3m 13s. San Fernando →
Frequently asked questions
Will the 2027 eclipse be total in Rota?
Yes. Rota is inside the path of totality on 2 August 2027, and totality lasts 2m 12s, from 10:45:40 to 10:47:51 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Rota?
Maximum eclipse is at 10:46:45 local time (Europe/Madrid). The partial phase begins at 09:40:43 and ends at 11:59:24.
Will terrain block the view?
Almost certainly not. The Sun is 37.4° 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.