UpToWhereEclipse 2027 in Souk El Arbaa: how long does totality last?
Souk El Arbaa is inside the band, but only just: totality lasts 1m 38s. 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 Souk El Arbaa, 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 | 07:39:53 |
| Totality begins | 08:45:40 |
| Maximum | 08:46:29 |
| Totality ends | 08:47:18 |
| Partial ends | 10:00:04 |
All times are local for Africa/Casablanca (UTC+0) 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 Souk El Arbaa?
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
Lalla Mimouna is about 19 km away and gets 2m 59s. Lalla Mimouna →
Frequently asked questions
Will the 2027 eclipse be total in Souk El Arbaa?
Yes. Souk El Arbaa is inside the path of totality on 2 August 2027, and totality lasts 1m 38s, from 08:45:40 to 08:47:18 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Souk El Arbaa?
Maximum eclipse is at 08:46:29 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The partial phase begins at 07:39:53 and ends at 10:00:04.
Will terrain block the view?
Almost certainly not. The Sun is 37.7° 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.