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Solar eclipse of Aug 2, 2027 in Manchester
Partial: 35% of the Sun covered from Manchester, United Kingdom, with maximum at 09:59 local time. Times use the city’s reference coordinates, not your precise observing site.
Partial — 35% of the Sun covered
- ◔Partial begins09:06 · Sun at 31°
- ◐Maximum09:59 · Sun at 38°
- ◕Partial ends10:55 · Sun at 45°
🚗 Totality is ~1870 km away in Málaga, Spain — 1m 50s of darkness. See its timetable.
🕶 Certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses are required for all partial phases.
Watch it in 3D — before the day, or on it
Space Time models this eclipse for Manchester, United Kingdom using Astronomy Engine. Local terrain, atmospheric conditions and shadow-limb assumptions can affect a real observing site, especially near a path edge. The dated 3D view is a simulation, not a live camera feed. Weather is available only within the forecast window. Review NASA’s eclipse-viewing safety guidance before observing.
Eclipse times in nearby cities
FAQ
Is the Aug 2, 2027 solar eclipse visible in Manchester, United Kingdom?
Yes. Partial: 35% of the Sun covered from Manchester, United Kingdom, with maximum at 09:59 local time.
What time is the eclipse in Manchester, United Kingdom?
The partial phase begins at 09:06, maximum is at 09:59, and it ends at 10:55 (local time for Manchester, United Kingdom).
How much of the Sun is covered in Manchester, United Kingdom?
35% of the Sun's disc is covered at maximum.
Where is the nearest totality to Manchester, United Kingdom?
About 1870 km away in Málaga, Spain, which gets 1m 50s of total darkness.
Do I need eclipse glasses?
Use eclipse viewers meeting ISO 12312-2 for all partial and annular phases. Remove them only during complete totality inside the total eclipse path. Ordinary sunglasses are not suitable. Cameras, binoculars and telescopes need appropriate front-mounted solar filters; see NASA’s viewing-safety guidance.
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