UpToWhereEclipse 2027 in Zaïo: how long does totality last?
Zaïo gets a solid 3m 21s 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 Zaïo, 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 | 07:42:21 |
| Totality begins | 08:48:57 |
| Maximum | 08:50:37 |
| Totality ends | 08:52:18 |
| Partial ends | 10:05:44 |
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 Zaïo?
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
Nador is about 31 km away and gets 4m 14s. Nador →
Frequently asked questions
Will the 2027 eclipse be total in Zaïo?
Yes. Zaïo is inside the path of totality on 2 August 2027, and totality lasts 3m 21s, from 08:48:57 to 08:52:18 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Zaïo?
Maximum eclipse is at 08:50:37 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The partial phase begins at 07:42:21 and ends at 10:05:44.
Will terrain block the view?
Almost certainly not. The Sun is 41.2° 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.